Oslo, 31. august (Oslo, August 31st)
2011
****
Director: Joachim Trier
Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Hans Olav Brenner, Ingrid Olava, Tone B. Mostraum
On a leave from rehab, recovering drug addict Anders spends a day in Oslo. He attends a job interview, meets old friends and tries to speak with his ex. But most of all he attempts to find a reason to live after years in the doldrums. This moody and melacholic Norwegian drama gives Scandinavian miserablism a good name. Anders' story is predictably gloomy, but refreshingly truthful and poignant. Anders Danielsen Lie is excellent in the lead.
