Mona Fastvold
Norwegian filmmaker and actress (born 1981)
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Mona Fastvold (born 7 March 1981) is a Norwegian filmmaker and actress. She is best known for directing the drama films The Sleepwalker (2014), The World to Come (2020) and The Testament of Ann Lee (2025). As a screenwriter, she is known for co-writing The Brutalist (2024) but has also co-written other notable screenplays.
- Film-maker
- actress
Mona Fastvold | |
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Fastvold in 2026 | |
| Born | 7 March 1981 Oslo, Norway |
| Other names | Mona Lerche |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | |
| Partner(s) | Brady Corbet (2013–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Career
Fastvold had a minor role in The Other Woman (2009).[2] She directed the drama films The Sleepwalker (2014) and The World to Come (2020),[3][4] and has directed music videos for several musicians, most notably her ex-husband Sondre Lerche.
She co-wrote the films The Childhood of a Leader (2015), Vox Lux (2018), and The Brutalist (2024) with her partner Brady Corbet, who directed all three. The latter earned the two a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.[5]
Personal life
In 2005, Fastvold married Norwegian musician Sondre Lerche.[6] They divorced in 2013.[7][8]
Since 2013, Fastvold has been in a relationship with American actor and filmmaker Brady Corbet, whom she met on the set of The Sleepwalker. They have a daughter named Ada (born 2014).[9][10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Sleepwalker | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | The Childhood of a Leader | No | Yes |
| 2018 | Vox Lux | No | Yes |
| 2019 | The Mustang | No | Yes |
| 2020 | The World to Come | Yes | No |
| 2024 | The Brutalist | No | Yes |
| 2025 | The Testament of Ann Lee[11] | Yes | Yes |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Capo Nord | ||
| 2009 | The Other Woman | Sonia | as Mona Lerche |
| 2018 | Vox Lux | ||
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fault Lines | Helen | |
| 2009 | Snapshots | Eve | As Mona Lerche |
| 2011 | Match | Jacqueline | As Mona Lerche |
| 2013 | The Thing Is | Rachel | |
| 2026 | Discipline | N/a | As director |
Television
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Crowded Room | 3 episodes |
| 2025 | Long Bright River | Episode: "Blind Spot" |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Asylet | Gry | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Nini | Vibeke | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Smørøyet | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Hotel Cæsar | Daphne Flaa | 65 episodes |
| 2020 | Homemade | 1 episode | |
