Love (2024 film)
2024 film directed by Dag Johan Haugerud
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Love (Norwegian: Kjærlighet) is a 2024 Norwegian drama film written and directed by Dag Johan Haugerud, starring Andrea Bræin Hovig and Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen.[3] It is the third entry in Hagerud's Sex, Dreams, Love trilogy, following 2024's Sex and Dreams (Sex Love).
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Yngve Sæther
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Norwegian release poster | |
| Norwegian | Kjærlighet |
| Directed by | Dag Johan Haugerud |
| Written by | Dag Johan Haugerud |
| Produced by | Hege Hauff Hvattum Yngve Sæther |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Cecilie Semec |
| Edited by | Jens Christian Fodstad |
| Music by | Peder Kjellsby |
Production company | Motly |
| Distributed by | Arthaus |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes[1] |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Box office | $267,240[2] |
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, aiming for the Golden Lion.[4]
Premise
Doctor Marianne and nurse Tor meet outside of work 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 philosophies could work in her own life.[4]
Cast
- Andrea Bræin Hovig as Marianne
- Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen as Tor
- Thomas Gullestad
- Lars Jacob Holm
- Marte Engebrigtsen
- Marian Saastad Ottesen
- Morten Svartveit
Production
Filming for Love took place in 2022.[3]
Release
In July 2024, Love was announced at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 6 September 2024.[5] The film was also selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 under World Cinema.[6]
Reception
The film received critical acclaim.[7]
The New York Times described it as "so beautiful that you want to just keep dwelling in its world". Slant gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, calling it "utterly enrapturing".[8] It also received 3 out of 4 stars from RogertEbert.com, where Simon Abrams argued it "remains distinct" amongst its contemporaries and praised its direction: "Haugerud seems to understand the therapeutic value and dramatic potential of [its premise]."[9] In an enthusiastic review, Zachary Barnes of The Wall Street Journal stated, "Mr. Haugerud has fashioned a film with a rich complexity of feelings, navigated by people taking full advantage of their own freedoms. It’s the sort of talky European drama that, in its well-expressed thoughtfulness, leaves one feeling strangely refreshed."[10]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Venice International Film Festival | 7 September 2024 | Golden Lion for Best Film | Love | Nominated | [11] |
| Queer Lion | Love | Nominated | |||
| Merlinka Festival | 15 December 2024 | Jury Prize for Best Feature Film | Love | Nominated | [12] |
| Tromsø International Film Festival | 19 January 2025 | FIPRESCI Prize | Love | Won | [13] |
| Göteborg Film Festival | 1 February 2025 | Best Nordic Film | Love | Nominated | |
| Best Acting | Andrea Bræin Hovig | Won | |||
| Robert Awards | 31 January 2026 | Best Non-English Language Film | Dag Johan Haugerud | Nominated | [14] |
