Category: Norway
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DOGVILLE
“Dogville” is a 2003 avant-garde drama film directed by Lars von Trier. The film is notable for its minimalist set design, which uses a nearly bare soundstage with chalk outlines to represent the small town of Dogville, Colorado. This unconventional approach emphasizes the story’s themes and character dynamics. The film follows Grace Margaret Mulligan (Nicole Kidman),…
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BREAKING THE WAVES
Breaking the Waves (1996), directed by Lars von Trier, is an emotionally intense and provocative drama that explores love, sacrifice, and the complexities of faith. The film takes place in the 1970s in a small Scottish coastal town. It follows the transformative journey of Bess McNeill (Emily Watson), a devout and innocent young woman. Bess,…
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THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
“The Worst Person In The World” is a Norwegian romantic drama film directed by Joachim Trier. The story revolves around a young woman named Julie (played by Renate Reinsve), who is struggling to find her place in life. Julie is in her late twenties and has just broken up with her boyfriend Aksel (played by…
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