Kristoffer Borgli (born 1985)[1] is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter. He is known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed feature Dream Scenario (2023), starring Nicolas Cage.[2]
Kristoffer Borgli | |
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 Borgli in 2023 | |
| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) |
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Early life, family and education
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Career
editBorgli's first feature film was 2017's DRIB, "a real documentary based on a fake energy drink".[3][4]
His second feature film, 2022's Sick of Myself, is a story about a relationship, contemporary art, and alternate identity/personality creation.[5][6]
His 2023 film Dream Scenario about an ordinary college professor who suddenly achieves viral fame after appearing in millions of people's dreams has received widespread critical praise and Oscar-buzz for its lead actor Nicolas Cage. He was not nominated.[7]
His upcoming projects include The Drama, set to be produced by A24 with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson circling lead roles,[8] and to direct and executive produce a series adaptation of The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis for HBO.[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Editor |
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| 2017 | DRIB | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2022 | Sick of Myself | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Dream Scenario | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2025 | The Drama | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
edit- ^ a b "Kristoffer Borgli". Lux Film Festival. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024.
- ^ Riley, Jenelle (November 10, 2023). "'Dream Scenario' Director Shares How Nicolas Cage's Personal Fame Influenced His Role". Variety.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (March 12, 2017). "'DRIB' Review: Brett Gelman Stars In a Bitter and Bizarre Mockumentary Satire of Branding Gone Wrong". indiewire.com.
- ^ Poglajen, Tina (October 20, 2017). "Drib: A film about a true story based on a lie". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Loayza, Beatrice (April 12, 2022). "'Sick of Myself' Review: When Main Character Syndrome Runs Amok". The New York Times. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Castillo, Monica. "Sick of Myself movie review & film summary (2023)". rogerebert.com.
- ^ Feinberg, Scott (September 11, 2023). "Toronto Awards Analysis: Nicolas Cage Zeroes In on Third Oscar Nomination for 'Dream Scenario'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (2024-08-05). "Zendaya, Robert Pattinson in Talks to Star in A24's 'The Drama' From Director Kristoffer Borgli". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2024-05-28). "'Dream Scenario' Filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli To Helm & EP HBO Bret Easton Ellis Series 'The Shards'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
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