Oslo, August 31st

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Henry D @RT58075727 Mar 25 We were surprised to rate this as highly as we did. Films about drug addiction usually don’t appeal to us, but this one avoids the usual clichés. There’s no melodrama and no violence. Instead, Anders Danielsen Lie feels completely real - thoughtful, reasonable, and trying to put his life back together, even as it becomes clear it may not be possible. You sense how many bridges have already been burned. Despite the subject, it didn’t feel as heavy or as sad as you might expect. The production is modest, and the image and sound aren’t especially striking, but the acting and the script are excellent, and that’s what carries the film. See more babarizam D @RT59932316 Feb 16 Its a thought provoking movie about loneliness, being misunderstood , guilt, shame and breakdowns where a person is always alone. See more S R @ScottR 01/11/2025 I saw it for the Director Trier and once again his focus on real struggles and people's inner demons had some moving moments that I too identified with. However, it still was a bit tedious at times. My favorite scene was the job interview since I too have been in those types of situations, not as a drug addict, but where you realize you won't be getting the job during the interview. SLC DVD. See more julie b @RT59310387 09/19/2024 Oooooof. Heartbreaking. Oslo, August 31st isn’t flashy or ostentatious; it’s simple but emotionally impactful, and in a 90 minute 1-day contained package, it hits hard (I love a contained story!!!). Trier perfectly captures depression, feeling lost, and loneliness - the loneliness of conversing with a friend, even a close friend, and being completely not understood; loneliness in a crowded room; loneliness in the face of superficiality; and the loneliness and alienation of being at the age where everyone is in such a different place (hiiii!!!!). Anders’ performance and our closeness to his character critically underpin this and make it feel SO real - we are in his head, seeing with his eyes, hearing with his ears, and watching his expression. Also, the use of slow zoom, silence, and voiceover on landscape scenes further the impact. “It will get better. Everything will be alright. Except it won’t, you know” “Two glasses of wine. That’s as good as it gets” “l’m here, but what am I doing? I think I am trying to remember what I was supposed to do” See more Dani G @RT81139271 09/23/2023 With just the title, I was almost obliged to see this one... because August 31st it's my birthday!! Good film See more favio c @RT04646120 08/04/2023 Impactante bofetada ambientada en noruega donde puedes sentir la culpa si es que te identificas con la historia. See more Read all reviews

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