Love (Norwegian: Kjærlighet) is a 2024 Norwegian drama film directed by Dag Johan Haugerud starring Andrea Bræin Hovig and Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen.[1] It's the second entry in Hagerud's "Sex, Love, Dreams" trilogy, following 2024's Sex.
| Love | |
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| Norwegian | Kjærlighet |
| Directed by | Dag Johan Haugerud |
| Written by | Dag Johan Haugerud |
| Produced by | Hege Hauff Hvattum Yngve Sæther |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Cecilie Semec |
| Edited by | Jens Christian Fodstad |
| Music by | Peder Kjellsby |
Production company | Motly |
| Distributed by | Viaplay |
Release date |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it will be competing for the Golden Lion.[2]
Premise
editHealthcare workers Marianne and Tor meet on a ferry and strike up a conversation. After learning about his laissez-faire approach to love and sexual relationships, Marianne wonders if Tor's philosophy would work in her own life.[2]
Cast
edit- Andrea Bræin Hovig as Marianne
- Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen as Tor
- Thomas Gullestad
- Lars Jacob Holm
- Marte Engebrigtsen
- Marian Saastad Ottesen
- Morten Svartveit
Production
editAccording to Cineuropa, filming for Love took place in 2022.[1]
Release
editIn July 2024, Love was announced at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival,[3] where it had its world premiere on 6 September 2024. The film was also selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 under the World Cinema section.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Abbatescianni, Davide (23 September 2022). "Dag Johan Haugerud to direct Sex, Dreams and Love for Viaplay". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ a b Barraclough, Leo. "M-Appeal Closes Deals for Venice Competition Title 'Love' Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (23 July 2024). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: 'Joker 2' With Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie's 'Maria' and Luca Guadagnino's Daniel Craig-Led 'Queer' to Debut in Competition". Variety. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Deb, Deepshikha (2024-09-30). "MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils 2024 Official Lineup". High On Films. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
