Love (2024 film) explained

Native Name:
Director:Dag Johan Haugerud
Producer:Hege Hauff Hvattum
Yngve Sæther
Cinematography:Cecilie Semec
Editing:Jens Christian Fodstad
Music:Peder Kjellsby
Studio:Motly
Distributor:Viaplay
Runtime:119 minutes
Country:Norway
Language:Norwegian

Love (no|'''Kjærlighet''') is a 2024 Norwegian drama film directed by Dag Johan Haugerud starring Andrea Bræin Hovig and Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen.[1] It's the second entry in Hagerud's "Sex, Love, Dreams" trilogy, following 2024's Sex.

The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it will be competing for the Golden Lion.[2]

Premise

Healthcare workers Marianne and Tor meet 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 philosophy would work in her own life.

Cast

Production

According to Cineuropa, filming for Love took place in 2022.

Release

In July 2024, Love was announced at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival,[3] where it had its world premiere on 6 September 2024. The film was also selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 under the World Cinema section.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abbatescianni . Davide . Dag Johan Haugerud to direct Sex, Dreams and Love for Viaplay . Cineuropa . 23 September 2022 . 23 July 2024.
  2. News: Barraclough . Leo . M-Appeal Closes Deals for Venice Competition Title 'Love' Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) . 23 July 2024 . Variety.
  3. Web site: Vivarelli . Nick . Shafer . Ellise . Venice Film Festival Lineup: 'Joker 2' With Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie's 'Maria' and Luca Guadagnino's Daniel Craig-Led 'Queer' to Debut in Competition . 23 July 2024 . 23 July 2024. Variety.
  4. Web site: Deb . Deepshikha . 2024-09-30 . MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils 2024 Official Lineup . 2024-10-18 . High On Films . en-US.