Don't Call Me Mama (2025)
Eva is a popular teacher who is married to the local mayor. Although he has betrayed her trust, she still plans to support his election campaign, and so she starts to volunteer at a local refugee center. Here, she grows close to eighteen-year-old refugee Amir, who charms her with his poetic talents. But the closer they get, the less control she has over the situation.
Director: Nina Knag
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: October 10, 2025
Cast
- Pia Tjelta - Eva
- Tarek Zayat - Amir
- Kristoffer Joner - Jostein
- Kathrine Thorborg Johansen - Ingeborg
- Ragnhild Gudbrandsen - Irene
- Kristoffer Sagmo Aalberg - Per
- Selma Brattabø - Kari
- Nina Ellen Ødegård - Lise
- Benjamin Ebbesen - Petter
- Siv Torin Knudsen Petersen - Agnes
Screenplay
Music: Olav Øyehaug
Cinematography: Alvilde Naterstad
Editing: Vidar Flataukan
Production: The Global Ensemble Drama, Screen Story AS, Mediefondet Zefyr
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Keywords
complex, provocative
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don't Call Me Mama about?
- Eva is a popular teacher who is married to the local mayor. Although he has betrayed her trust, she still plans to support his election campaign, and so she starts to volunteer at a local refugee center. Here, she grows close to eighteen-year-old refugee Amir, who charms her with his poetic talents. But the closer they get, the less control she has over the situation.
- Who directed Don't Call Me Mama?
- Don't Call Me Mama was directed by Nina Knag.
- Who stars in Don't Call Me Mama?
- Don't Call Me Mama stars Pia Tjelta, Tarek Zayat, Kristoffer Joner, Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Ragnhild Gudbrandsen, Kristoffer Sagmo Aalberg.
- How long is Don't Call Me Mama?
- Don't Call Me Mama has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Don't Call Me Mama?
- Don't Call Me Mama is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Don't Call Me Mama produced?
- Don't Call Me Mama was produced in Norway.