Oslo, August 31st

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S R 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. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review julie b 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” Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Dani G With just the title, I was almost obliged to see this one... because August 31st it's my birthday!! Good film Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/23 Full Review favio c Impactante bofetada ambientada en noruega donde puedes sentir la culpa si es que te identificas con la historia. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/23 Full Review matthew r Brilliant, beautiful and heartbreaking. Kudos to all involved. The acting and directing is par excellence. Must watch Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Matthew R Heartbreaking and beautiful. How someone could put these incredibly deep emotions into a film with such amazing acting and direction is beyond me. Must watch for everyone Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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