The article discusses 'Värn', a project by filmmaker and artist John Skoog, which features a reconstructed version of a house that belonged to a labourer named Karl-Göran Persson, set in the context of historical events including World War II and the Cold War. This installation, currently showcased at Moderna Museet in Malmö, is not just an architectural piece, but also serves as a narrative space where the audience can engage with the themes of fear, community, and resilience. Karl’s character, portrayed by Denis Lavant, embodies the contradictions of being an outsider yet integral to the social fabric of the local community, as he navigates his fears by transforming his home into a fortress.

Karl's interactions with the local families and children highlight his dual role as a protector and an oddity. The review notes Lavant's exceptional performance, where he utilizes his entire physicality to convey the emotional turbulence of his character. Through this creation, Skoog invites viewers to reflect on the historical implications of resistance—both on personal and collective levels—set against the societal fractures of his time. The installation serves both as a reminder of the past and a contemporary commentary on social cohesion in chaos, emphasizing the timelessness of fear and the human propensity to seek refuge amidst uncertainty.