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| Norwegian | Drømmer |
| Directed by | Dag Johan Haugerud |
| Screenplay by | Dag Johan Haugerud |
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| Cinematography | Cecilie Semec |
| Edited by | Jens Christian Fodstad |
| Music by | Anna Berg |
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| Distributed by | m-appeal |
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| Running time | 110 minutes |
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| Language | Norwegian |
Dreams (Norwegian: Drømmer) is a 2024 Norwegian drama film written and directed by Dag Johan Haugerud. After Sex and Love, it is the third part of a trilogy by Haugerud that deals with the complexity of human relationships, sexuality and social norms. The film, starring Ella Øverbye and Selome Emnetu as Johanne, depicts her intimate writings about her crush on her French female teacher, which ignite both tension and self-reflection within her family, as her mother and grandmother confront their own unfulfilled dreams and desires.
The film was released in Norwegian theaters on 4 October 2024. In 2025, it was selected for the Main Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear and have its international premiere in February 2025.
Cast
- Ella Øverbye as Johanne
- Selome Emnetu as Johanna
- Ane Dahl Torp as Kristin
- Anne Marit Jacobsen as Karin
Production
On 22 September 2022, Viaplay handed the making of a trilogy of films titled "Sex, Dreams and Love", to director Dag Johan Haugerud. Produced by Norway's Motlys and Viaplay, the trilogy was supported by the Norwegian Film Institute, the Nordisk Film & TV Fond, the Oslo Filmfond and Arthaus. Haugerud in an interview with Variety revealed that he was inspired by Krzysztof Kieślowski’s 1993-1994 Three Colours trilogy to take this project. He said, "The aim was to make three films that deal with the same topics from different perspectives." He elaborated, "They should look and feel very different, but give the impression that they are all part of the same conversation."
Release
The film was released in Norwegian cinemas on 4 October 2024.
Dreams will have its International premiere in February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.
It will be released theatrically in Germany on 8 May 2025 by Alamode Film.
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Golden Bear | Dreams | Pending |
References
- Dag Johan Haugerud (17 December 2024). "Dreams". Cineuropa. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Dreams". Norwegian Film Institute. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- Abbatescianni, Davide (23 September 2022). "Dag Johan Haugerud to direct Sex, Dreams and Love for Viaplay". Cineuropa. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- Marta Balaga (17 January 2024). "Let's Talk About 'Sex': Dag Johan Haugerud Discusses 'Sincere, Truthful and Shameless' First Part of Trilogy as It Scores Berlinale Premiere, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- Ntim, Zac (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection". Deadline. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- "Oslo-Stories: TRÄUME" [Oslo Stories: DREAMS]. Film Starts (in German). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 January 2025.