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2006 Movie Norway Drama 107 min Ages 12+
By: Joachim Trier With: Odd-Magnus Williamson, Henrik Elvestad, Anders Danielsen Lie, Christian Rubeck, Espen Klouman Høiner

SynopsisErik and Phillip are trying to make it as writers. Erik is rejected by publishers as lacking in talent, while Phillip’s manuscript is accepted and the young man becomes a major name on the Norwegian cultural scene practically overnight. Six months later, Erik and his friends come to visit Phillip at a psychiatric hospital to bring him home after long-term treatment. Writing is the last thing on Phillip’s mind, but Erik is continuing his literary attempts and tries to convince his friend to go back to writing. This film could be seen as a subtle reflection on youth as a time of promise, plans and hopes which gradually dissolve under the impact of life experiences. If the style of the narration is reminiscent of the poetic works of the French New Wave, it’s no coincidence: the director admits to the influence of François Truffaut, in particular, the latter’sJules and Jim, in which fundamental themes are treated with an enchantingly light touch.

Filmium rating
73%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2007
Selections:
Cinema of the Future: Sturm und Drang
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2006
Awards:
Best Director

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Joachim Trier
Eskil Vogt
Pål Stokka
Anders Danielsen Lie
Christian Rubeck
Henrik Elvestad
Viktoria Winge
Espen Klouman Høiner
Odd-Magnus Williamson
Anders Danielsen Lie (Actor)
Espen Klouman Høiner (Actor)
Joachim Trier (Director)
Norwegian Talent

Adaptation

Coming-Of-Age
Literary Themes
Original Screenplay

Budget

Art-House
Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Artistic
Character-Driven
Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Naturalistic
Realistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Episodic
Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative
Dynamic
Moderate
Slice-Of-Life
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime
Meditative
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Indie Music
Subtle

Style

Artistic
Cinematic
Drama
Narrative-Driven
Realism
Realistic

Time-Period

2000S
Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Ambition Vs. Reality
Friendship Strain
Literary Success
Mental Health Crisis
Mental Health Struggles
Romantic Tension

Characters

Friends
Mentally Ill
Young Writers

Ending

Ambiguous
Future-Oriented
Hopeful

Historical Context

Contemporary
Early 2000S
Youth Culture

Key Plot Points

Creative Inspiration
Literary Rejection
Suicide Attempt

Plot

Ambition
Friendship
Literary Ambitions
Mental Health
Young Adulthood

Setting

Contemporary
Norwegian
Oslo
Urban
Urban Norway

Shooting Location

Norway
Oslo
Paris

Theme

Ambition
Artistic Ambition
Friendship
Mental Health

Genre

Character Study
Comedy
Comedy-Drama
Coming-Of-Age
Drama
Independent Film

Audiences

Adults
Art-House Enthusiasts
Art-House Film Lovers
Literary Enthusiasts
Young Adults

Titles

Auf Anfang - Reprise
Nouvelle donne
Reprise
愛重奏

Awards

Best Director
Best Film
Best Script

Festivals

Karlovy Vary
Sundance
Toronto

Reception

Audience Recognition
Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Awards
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

European
International Co-Production
Norway

Release Year

2006
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