Oslo, August 31st
Anders is in rehab but gets leave to go to a job interview. He makes the most of the day and meets old acquaintances, but is simultaneously haunted by both the past and the future.
Joachim Trier’s second feature film is a tribute to the 1931 novel Le Feu follet by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle. The film firmly established Trier as a major talent, and Anders Danielsen Lie delivers an unforgettable performance.
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Original title Oslo, 31. august
Country Norway, Denmark, Sweden
Year 2011
Director Joachim Trier
Screenplay Joachim Trier, Pierre Drieu La Rochelle, Eskil Vogt
Cinematography Jakob Ihre
Producer Yngve Sæther, Hans-Jørgen Osnes, Sigve Endresen
Cast Anders Danielsen Lie, Malin Crépin, Hans Olav Brenner, Ingrid Olava
Production Company Motlys
Distribution Norsk Filmdistribusjon
Runtime 1h 35m
Language Norwegian, English
Genre Drama
Format DCP
Age limit 15
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