Norway
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A classic of the world theatre since it was first published in 1882, Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People is given a modern film adaptation under the masterful direction of Erik Skjoldbjaerg (Insomnia, 1997). Instead of a contaminated spa, however, this modern retelling cleverly involves the contamination a small Norwegian town?s mineral water bottling plant?a plant that is tied to the town?s economy because its product is about to be launched internationally.
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Morning comes to a small town in Norway, where the lives of various characters intertwine in Chlorox, Ammonia and Coffee, a comedy-drama as unique and unpredictable as its title. Insightful and entertaining, it suggests a Robert Altman ensemble piece but directed with Dogma 95 edginess.
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We all need a change from time to time, but what?s a guy to do when love determines who cuts your hair? Hilarious and warm, this universal charmer by director Annette Sjursen hinges on a most unlikely triangle.
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There is no bottom David discovers, as his already fragile world crumbles beneath him. Enduring life with his terminally ill father, mentally retarded brother and estranged mother, David's only escape is the gym where he works and acts as peacekeeper, taking the fall for every misstep of the gym owner's son, a small-time dealer.
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Cinequest is thrilled to present the United States Premiere of director Magnus Martens? magnificent United, an inspiring tale of becoming a hero when you?re the underdog.
Childhood sweethearts, Kåre and Anna, have been living together for years in a small town in Western Norway. They have no children, no dog, no cat, no goldfish and no hamster.
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"My name is Vassi. I am an actor. And an idealist."
Jo Strømgren and Runar Hodne's Destination Moscow is a lopsided view of the last decade of the Soviet Union, as seen through the eyes of an incorrigible idealist from the provinces. It is a road movie in tribute to the deeds of fumbling heroes and the charm of believing in the impossible.
Life is not smooth sailing for Vassi. Between performing plays to meager audiences and helping his shady brother smuggle goods, his dreams of conquering the legendary theatres of Moscow seem more remote than ever.
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Winner of numerous festival audience awards around the world, Morten Tyldum's Buddy is a heartwarming debut about friendship, love and fame and reminds us that it is always important to be honest and true to yourself.
Twenty-four and carefree, Kristoffer works as a billboard hanger, is madly in love with his girlfriend, Elisabeth, and spends his time making a video diary about the many antics with his friends, Geir and Stig Inge. When Elisabeth gives him her apartment keys, the commitment scares Kristoffer, and he returns them.
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Where does acting stop and being start?
That's the question following a group of aspiring young actors as they embark on one last weekend getaway before going out into the real world. It will turn out to be a weekend they never forget.
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Jonny, Tuva and Magnus have known each other since they were kids. Now in their thirties, much has changed in their relationship, or, as Jonny puts it, "Many people believe that life in small towns is less complicated than in the big city. But it's not true. Life isn't complicated - it's complex."