Oslo, August 31st (2011)
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A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.
Director: Joachim Trier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 31, 2011
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Anders Danielsen Lie - Anders
- Malin Crépin - Malin
- Hans Olav Brenner - Thomas
- Ingrid Olava - Rebecca
- Tone Beate Mostraum - Tove
- Øystein Røger - David
- Aksel Thanke - Terapeut
- Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal - Mirjam
- Renate Reinsve - Renate
- Anders Borchgrevink - Øystein
Screenplay
- Eskil Vogt (Screenplay)
- Joachim Trier (Screenplay)
- Pierre Drieu La Rochelle (Novel)
Music: Ola Fløttum, Torgny Amdam
Cinematography: Jakob Ihre
Editing: Olivier Bugge Coutté
Production: Motlys, Don't Look Now
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk, English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: no
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
depression, based on novel or book, job interview, loneliness, recovering addict, old friends, suicide thoughts, oslo, norway, sad
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oslo, August 31st about?
- A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.
- Who directed Oslo, August 31st?
- Oslo, August 31st was directed by Joachim Trier.
- Who stars in Oslo, August 31st?
- Oslo, August 31st stars Anders Danielsen Lie, Malin Crépin, Hans Olav Brenner, Ingrid Olava, Tone Beate Mostraum, Øystein Røger.
- How long is Oslo, August 31st?
- Oslo, August 31st has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Oslo, August 31st?
- Oslo, August 31st is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Oslo, August 31st?
- Oslo, August 31st has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- How much did Oslo, August 31st gross?
- Oslo, August 31st grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Oslo, August 31st produced?
- Oslo, August 31st was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Oslo, August 31st?
- The themes of Oslo, August 31st include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.