Program series: reruns

Festival director Silje Engeness chose Heim, saying:

“Heim is a warm, funny, and honest film about finding your way back – to yourself, to others, and to the place you come from. I especially appreciate films that offer feel-good without becoming superficial, and knowing how Julie Skaufel and Bente Maalen work, I was confident they would absolutely nail it.”

ndustry coordinator Asbjørn Tiller chose Henden – Requiem for a Photographer, saying:

“I chose this film because of the insight it offers—into a deeply demanding profession, the conflict zones he has worked in, and how these experiences shape Henden toward the end of his life. This is one of the strongest and most important Norwegian films of last year, and it presents a universal approach to the themes it explores.”

Producer Melissa Isaksen chose Nouvelle Vague, saying:

“The film premiered at Cannes, where I was lucky enough to see it in a packed cinema filled with film professionals and French audiences. Making a film about making French film is not without risk – especially when you’re not French! To my delight, the screening was filled with laughter. Richard Linklater has created a film that touches the very core and love of filmmaking, with charm and playfulness. You don’t need to have seen À bout de souffle beforehand – just sit back and enjoy a small piece of film history.”

Head of film Mads Outzen chose One Battle After Another, saying:

“Although I saw many great films last year, the choice for this series was obvious. Paul Thomas Anderson didn’t just make one of the year’s best films – he also delivered the single greatest cinema experience. Scene after scene bursts with intense action, absurd humor, and a thrilling roller-coaster ride in both narrative and cinematic terms.”

Head of marketing and communications Miriam Frøiland Haug chose Sorry, Baby, saying:

“I was deeply moved and impressed by this debut film when I saw it in the cinema. Eva Victor shines both as a lead actor and as a director, creating something that felt strikingly honest and gave me a new perspective on life and humanity. Isn’t that one of the greatest gifts cinema can offer – seeing the world from different perspectives?”