Take a Chance

Sven Melander

"Take A Chance" is a gripping documentary film about Gert Van Der Graaf, a convicted stalker with an unwavering obsession for ABBA's Agnetha Fältskog. The film follows his childhood infatuation with the group, which compels him to search for Agnetha Fältskog in Sweden.Set against the backdrop of ABBA's rise to fame, the documentary opens with Gert's discovery of the iconic Swedish group at just eight years old. From that moment on, his love for Agnetha Fältskog begins to grow, motivating him to save money, learn Swedish, and eventually move to Sweden in a quest to find the woman of his dreams. After several chance encounters, the unimaginable happens - Gert and Agnetha Fältskog strike up a relationship. Gert's impossible fairytale has come true ... at least in his mind.However, for Agnetha, their relationship becomes a nightmare. As Gert's obsession spirals out of control, his love becomes a dangerous weapon, with her as the victim. When Gert's behavior becomes life-threatening, the authorities step in. While the two have lived apart for years, the memories, emotions, and shocking details are as clear as ever for Gert.The film dives deep into the mind of a stalker as Gert shares his innermost secrets and demons, struggling to come to terms with the events that tore them apart. The documentary navigates between past and present, revealing Gert's complex character and intentions, which seem innocent on the surface but tell a different story in the end.In "Take A Chance" stalkers and stardom are intertwined, as well as reality and the far-reaching lengths of the imagination. It is a hair-raising story that will leave you questioning the boundaries between love and obsession, and the fine line that separates them.