Film tips week 39
Kosmorama recommends quality films for the week. You can catch these titles either on the big screen or on various streaming services!
Dancing Queen 2 in Hollywood
Where: Trondheim kino
Dancing Queen in Hollywood picks up where the first film Dancing Queen left off, with Mina and Markus heading to Los Angeles to take part in a music video.
What at first seems like a dream trip soon becomes challenging for Mina when she realizes that her parents are facing a breakup.
In the midst of the chaos, an unexpected invitation arrives for a film audition. With the support of Susan—their experienced hostess and a star of the ’90s—Mina seizes the chance to explore something new and exciting.
But the challenges don’t end there. When Mina discovers that her father is having an affair, she must deal with her own rising anxiety and heartbreak.
Dancing Queen in Hollywood is a story about friendship, courage, and finding your own path when life takes unexpected turns.
© Nordisk Filmdistribusjon
Hard Truths
Pansy has a volatile temper. Even the smallest provocation can trigger an outburst of rage, affecting everyone around her—whether close family members or strangers at the store. She lives with her husband, Curtley, and their adult son, Moses, both of whom meet Pansy’s anger with quiet resignation. She finds comfort in her close bond with her sister, Chantelle, who in many ways is her complete opposite.
Mike Leigh is a pillar of British social-realist cinema. He was hailed as a genius for Naked (1993) and Secrets & Lies (1996), later continuing with acclaimed contemporary dramas such as Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) and Another Year (2010). After making the historical epics Mr. Turner (2014) and Peterloo (2018), he returns to his signature style. Hard Truths is raw and direct, yet full of warmth and empathy.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers an impressive and nuanced performance as Pansy. Behind her fiery temperament lies a deep humanity. Ultimately, Pansy herself is the most tragic figure, struggling to accept the hard truths of life.
© Another World Enterntainment
Dancing Queen
Where: Streaming
Twelve-year-old Mina falls head over heels in love when famous dancer Edvin, aka ED WIN, has started in a parallel class at her school. When Edvin invites her to an audition for his new dance crew, Mina seizes the opportunity and signs up. However, with her judgement being somewhat clouded by love, there is only one minor detail she has forgotten - she can't dance!
In this refreshing tale, an impressive troupe of accomplished up and coming actors is joined by a team of established stars including Anders Baasmo, Anne Marit Jacobsen, Andrea Bræin Hovig, Cengiz Al, Frida Ånnevik and Kåre Magnus Berg.
Dancing Queen is a brave and exceptionally lively feel-good film for the whole family. Kosmorama is delighted to be holding an early premiere of the film.
© Ymer media
