Grill (2023)
Tara is denied electricity bill support by Social Services, who tells her to simply get a free grill instead - a task that leads Tara into uncomfortable situations. Inspired by true events, "Grill" offers a satirical look at how a rich country in Scandinavia deals with poverty.
Director: Jade Hærem Aksnes
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 17, 2023
Cast
- Birgitte Larsen - Tara
- Issaka Sawadogo - Driss (Taxi driver)
- Frode Winther - Thomas (Villa owner)
- Grethe Selius - Lady on bus
- Kristina Knaben Hennestad - Madde
- Pål Rønning - Bus driver
Screenplay
Cinematography: Stephen St. Peter
Editing: Jade Hærem Aksnes, Julian Hærem Aksnes
Production: Zarepta Film Production
Country: Norway
Language: English, Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
poverty, state welfare, short film
More Films by Director: Jade Hærem Aksnes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grill about?
- Tara is denied electricity bill support by Social Services, who tells her to simply get a free grill instead - a task that leads Tara into uncomfortable situations. Inspired by true events, "Grill" offers a satirical look at how a rich country in Scandinavia deals with poverty.
- Who directed Grill?
- Grill was directed by Jade Hærem Aksnes.
- Who stars in Grill?
- Grill stars Birgitte Larsen, Issaka Sawadogo, Frode Winther, Grethe Selius, Kristina Knaben Hennestad, Pål Rønning.
- How long is Grill?
- Grill has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Grill?
- Grill is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Grill produced?
- Grill was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Grill?
- The themes of Grill include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.