Upcoming Film "Oslo Stories: Dreams" Delves into First Love and Heartbreak
Berlin Film Festival Winner, "Oslo Stories: Dreams," Set for Cinematic Release - Upcoming cinema screening features the victor of Berlinale, titled "Oslo Stories: Dreams".
Step into a tale of young love, unrequited affection, and emotional torment - that's the essence of the highly-anticipated "Oslo Stories: Dreams". This Golden Bear-winning film by Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud fits perfectly in his trilogy, focusing on love and sexuality.
Jump into the big screen starting May 8, as this moving coming-of-age story unfurls. The film follows the life of 17-year-old Johanne, who finds herself smitten with her French teacher, Johanna (Selome Emnetu). Her affection, however, remains unrequited, driving her to pen down her experiences.
Journeying to Johanne's home, she learns various skills, including knitting. Initially taken aback by Johanne's personal details, her mother and grandmother soon realize the literary merit of the teen's tales. As Johanne transforms her heartaches into a best-selling novel, she steps into the realm of success as an author.
On the creative front, Haugerud has rooted the film in a nearly literary narrative style, with much of the story told through Johanne's voiceover. The cinematic tone resembles that of an illustrated audiobook.
Interestingly, the film portrays Johanne's teacher only from a teenager's perspective, creating suspense about where reality and fantasy intertwine. Some scenes feel drawn-out due to the many dialogues, yet the conversations between mother and grandmother often amuse.
In "Dreams", Haugerud muses on the memories of first love, a feeling that lingers eternally. The film leaves viewers pondering whether Johanne's texts are mere teenage fantasies or if they've crossed boundaries. Johanne's mother and grandmother engage in thought-provoking discussions about love, ethics, and feminism.
The trilogy will continue with the release of "Oslo Stories: Love" on April 17, followed by "Oslo Stories: Longing" on May 22. Each film boasts unique characters and independent stories, specifically crafted for the actors in each production.
- Oslo
- First Love
- Berlinale
- Heartbreak
- Young Adult
- Woman
- Unrequited Love
- Golden Bear
- Literature
- Coming-of-Age
- The upcoming film "Oslo Stories: Dreams" delves into the theme of first love and heartbreak, much like the works of literature that explore the same emotions.
- Set in the picturesque city of Oslo, this Golden Bear-winning film by Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud resonates with the infatuation and feelings of young love that often remind us of our own experiences.
- While Johanne's unrequited love for her teacher forms the heart of the story, the cinematic tone of the film resembles that of a beautifully illustrated audiobook, making it an enjoyable blend of movies-and-tv, entertainment, and literature.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, with the film portraying an example of such a fragile relationship that can lead to emotional torment.
