Low Expectations
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- Lotte Sandbu
- Synnøve Hørsdal
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| Norwegian | Lave forventninger |
| Directed by | Eivind Landsvik |
| Written by | Eivind Landsvik |
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| Cinematography | Andreas Bjørseth |
| Edited by | Patrick Larsgaard |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
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| Language | Norwegian |
Low Expectations (Norwegian: Lave forventninger) is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Eivind Landsvik in his directorial debut. It stars Marie Ulven, better known by her stage name Girl in Red, in her feature acting debut. It is an international co-production of Norway and Denmark.
The film is set to have its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May, where it is nominated for the Caméra d'Or.[1] It is set to be released in Norwegian theatres on 23 October 2026.
At the height of her career, a musician falls apart and returns to her hometown where she slowly rebuilds her life.[2]
Cast
- Marie Ulven as Maja
- Tone Mostraum as Astrid
- Anders Danielsen Lie as Johannes
- Embla Berntsen as Aida
- Snorre Kind Monsson as Oscar
- Clara Dessau as Caroline
Production
In January 2025, it was reported that singer Girl in Red would make her acting debut in Low Expectations.[3] During the same month, the project was presented at the Discovery Co-Production Platform at the Nordic Film Market.[4] In April 2025, it received a €291,000 production grant from Eurimages.[5] In January 2026, it returned to the Nordic Film Market and participated at the Works in Progress section.[6]