Kristoffer Borgli Explained
| Kristoffer Borgli |
| Birth Place: | Oslo, Norway |
Kristoffer Borgli (born 1985)[1] is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter. He is known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed feature Dream Scenario (2023), starring Nicolas Cage.[2]
Early life, family and education
Borgli was born in Oslo, Norway.[1]
Career
Borgli's first feature film was 2017's DRIB, "a real documentary based on a fake energy drink".[3] [4]
His second feature film, 2022's Sick of Myself, is a story about a relationship, contemporary art, and alternate identity/personality creation.[5] [6]
His 2023 film Dream Scenario about an ordinary college professor who suddenly achieves viral fame after appearing in millions of people's dreams has received widespread critical praise and Oscar-buzz for its lead actor Nicolas Cage.[7]
Filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: Kristoffer Borgli. Lux Film Festival. https://archive.today/20240421161609/https://www.luxfilmfest.lu/en/guests/kristoffer-borgli/. April 21, 2024. live.
- Web site: 'Dream Scenario' Director Shares How Nicolas Cage's Personal Fame Influenced His Role. Jenelle. Riley. November 10, 2023.
- Web site: 'DRIB' Review: Brett Gelman Stars In a Bitter and Bizarre Mockumentary Satire of Branding Gone Wrong. David. Ehrlich. indiewire.com . March 12, 2017.
- Web site: Drib: A film about a true story based on a lie. Tina . Poglajen. October 20, 2017. Cineuropa.org . March 27, 2024.
- News: 'Sick of Myself' Review: When Main Character Syndrome Runs Amok. Beatrice . Loayza . . April 12, 2022. March 27, 2024.
- Web site: Sick of Myself movie review & film summary (2023). Monica. Castillo . rogerebert.com.
- Web site: Toronto Awards Analysis: Nicolas Cage Zeroes In on Third Oscar Nomination for 'Dream Scenario'. Scott. Feinberg. . September 11, 2023.
