Love (Norwegian: Kjærlighet) is a 2024 Norwegian drama film directed by Dag Johan Haugerud starring Andrea Bræin Hovig and Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen.[1] It's the second entry in Hagerud's "Sex, Love, Dreams" trilogy, following 2024's Sex.

Love
Norwegian Kjærlighet
Directed byDag Johan Haugerud
Written byDag Johan Haugerud
Produced byHege Hauff Hvattum
Yngve Sæther
Starring
CinematographyCecilie Semec
Edited byJens Christian Fodstad
Music byPeder Kjellsby
Production
company
Motly
Distributed byViaplay
Release date
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06) (Venice)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryNorway
LanguageNorwegian

The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it will be competing for the Golden Lion.[2]

Premise

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Healthcare workers Marianne and Tor meet on a ferry and strike up a conversation. After learning about his laissez-faire approach to love and sexual relationships, Marianne wonders if Tor's philosophy would work in her own life.[2]

Cast

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  • Andrea Bræin Hovig as Marianne
  • Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen as Tor
  • Thomas Gullestad
  • Lars Jacob Holm
  • Marte Engebrigtsen
  • Marian Saastad Ottesen
  • Morten Svartveit

Production

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According to Cineuropa, filming for Love took place in 2022.[1]

Release

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In July 2024, Love was announced at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival,[3] where it had its world premiere on 6 September 2024. The film has also been selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 under the World Cinema section.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Abbatescianni, Davide (23 September 2022). "Dag Johan Haugerud to direct Sex, Dreams and Love for Viaplay". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b Barraclough, Leo. "M-Appeal Closes Deals for Venice Competition Title 'Love' Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (23 July 2024). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: 'Joker 2' With Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie's 'Maria' and Luca Guadagnino's Daniel Craig-Led 'Queer' to Debut in Competition". Variety. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ^ Deb, Deepshikha (2024-09-30). "MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils 2024 Official Lineup". High On Films. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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