Sykkeltyven
One needed cash, the other excitement.
Rumour has it that there are more bicycle thieves in Oslo than in Paris. Who are they? And why do they make us so angry?
When Simen Braathen discovers that the bike he bought at OsloVelo is missing, an all-consuming hunt for the thief and the bicycle begins. Well-aided by his children, he uncovers clues that assist him in the investigation. A series of unlikely events leads to an unexpected friendship.
Funny, touching, and important, are keywords that describe Braathen's charming detective film. A film that offers us a new perspective on the city's bike thieves and their owners.
Johanne Svendsen Rognlien
Director
Simen Braathen is a documentary filmmaker who graduated from Westerdals. His debut film Arctic Superstar from 2016 revolved around the Sámi rapper SlinCrazy and was nominated for the Gullruten award for best TV documentary. He's also the creator of the short film Leif. A Film About Simen from 2020 and works as a creative director at the advertising agency BRUNCH.
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Country Norway
Year 2023
Director Simen Braathen
Screenplay Simen Braathen
Cinematography Even G. Benestad, Karianne Berge, Kristian Davik Larssen
Producer Karianne Berge
Cast Karsten Haug, Ebba Malek Sadeghi-Braathen, Abel Sadeghi-Braathen, Ina Dybvik, Lea Bateman, Kristoffer Kumar, Natalie Remøe Hansen, Elise Heggem-Foss, Tommy Friestad.
Production Company Indie Film
Runtime 32m
Language Norwegian
Genre Documentary, Short Film
Format DCP
Age limit A
Links IMDb