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Ingrid Olava | ... |
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Mirjam
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One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.
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Country:
NorwayRelease Date:
31 August 2011 (Norway) See more »Also Known As:
Oslo, August 31st See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$9,564 (USA) (25 May 2012)Gross:
$100,713 (USA) (14 September 2012)Company Credits
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(2011)
Written and performed by Torgny Amdam
Courtesy of Telemachus Records
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The movie is very loosely based on the French book "Le feu follet", a 1931 novel by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle. See more »Goofs
Anders leaves his black leather jacket at the bottom of the body of water, and then is seen wearing it at a later scene. See more »Soundtracks
"Everyman"(2011)
Written and performed by Torgny Amdam
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Lead actor Anders Danielsen Lie—with his angular face and bright eyes that challenge both individuals and society at large—is mesmerizing as a recovering addict. First lost to depression and then funneled inevitably into an existential crisis--from which there may be no exit. "Oslo, August 31st" is based loosely on Pierre Drieu La Rochelle's 1931 novel "Le Feu Follet". Scandinavian director Joachim Trier's self- assured and immensely despairing adaptation proves that he is indeed an up-and- coming director to watch.
Anders (Ander Danielsen Lie) was once a promising writer, blessed with talent and a supportive family, but lost his way by hard living and harder drugs. Fresh from rehab he heads to Oslo for a job interview. He is a given a day pass from the house for a job interview, taking him back into Oslo where he encounters those of his past. The film follows Anders throughout the day with extended conversations with various people that tell as much about Anders as they do about the person he is talking too. Everything we learn about Anders and his past is only through these interactions, never resorting to flashbacks. Much of the tension from Joachim Trier's second feature comes from the tightrope Anders walks between common sense and temptation. It is fair to say that all does not go smoothly, but Trier deftly avoids melodrama and Lie invests what could have been an unsympathetic role with humanity, humor, and dignity.
"Oslo, August 31st" is a day in the life of a broken soul. Trier is in absolute command of the medium throughout, and his storytelling techniques are impressive, insightful, and heartrending. Anders is, or was a winner, but not spectacularly so. He was just a good writer. The script conveys with cold accuracy the effects of throwing away six years of a life, and the collateral damage to family and loved ones. Anders is not beaten down or haggard. He is sharp and healthy. The damage is inside. And as always in "real life," the problem is not the drugs. Joachim Trier's sophomore effort is simply extraordinary. Joachim's simplistic approach enables the audience to form a compelling bond with Anders, developing compassion for him, thus solidifying it's authenticity. For additional reviews visit:http://www.rottentomatoes.com/member/Nesbitt10