(VERDENS VERSTE MENNESKE)
One of our favourite films of the past year. A refreshingly honest and gorgeous story of womanhood, love, romance, and temptation.
Julie (Renate Reinsve) is turning thirty and her life is an existential mess. Several of her talents have gone to waste and her older boyfriend, Aksel – a successful graphic novelist – is pushing for them to settle down. Then, one night on the way home, she gate crashes a wedding and meets the young and charming Eivind. While tempted by the prospect of fresh romance, she resists, but choices will need to be made.
Reinsve won Best Actress in Cannes for her tremendous performance, and we highly recommend this funny, romantic and unforgettable film.
Reviews:
“THE ROMANTIC DRAMA FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE ROMANTIC DRAMAS.” – TORONTO STAR
“ANY FILM THAT CAN COMBINE QUESTIONS OF MORTALITY WITH FUNNY, FULLY ALIVE SCENES OF SEX, SOCIAL AWKWARDNESS, PROFESSIONAL SCREW-UPS AND THROWAWAY FUN IS A RICH ONE. ITS BRILLIANT, FULL-ON PERFORMANCE FROM REINSVE DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED FAR AND WIDE.” – TIME OUT
“TRIER HAS TAKEN ON ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT GENRES IMAGINABLE, THE ROMANTIC DRAMA, AND COMBINED IT WITH ANOTHER VERY TRICKY STYLE - THE COMING-OF-AGER - TO CRAFT SOMETHING GLORIOUSLY SWEET AND BEGUILING.” - THE GUARDIAN
“AN INSTANT CLASSIC.” – THE GUARDIAN
“REINSVE’S PERFORMANCE IS JUST SO GOOD. A STAR IS BORN.” – THE GUARDIAN
“THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD MAY BE THE PRIME EXAMPLE OF HOW TO RESTORE FUN, SIGNIFICANCE, AND EVEN A LITTLE BIT OF SEX TO THE WELL-WORN TERRAIN OF THE ROMANTIC COMEDY.” – SLATE MAGAZINE
“ACTRESS RENATE REINSVE SHINES IN THIS BRILLIANT COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA. 5/5” – THE TELEGRAPH UK
Director: Joachim Trier
Starring: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Helene Bjøreby, Vidar Sandem
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release Date: 26 December 2021
Country: Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden
Running Time: 128 minutes
Language: Norwegian, ENG SUB
STRONG SEX SCENES AND DRUG USE