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Two chimney sweeps living in monogamous, heterosexual marriages both end up in situations that challenge their views on sexuality and gender roles. One has a sexual encounter with another man, without himself experiencing it either as an expression of homosexual longings or infidelity. The other suddenly experiences nocturnal dreams in which he is seen as a woman. This confuses and disturbs him. He begins to wonder to what extent the gaze of others shapes his personality and whether there are aspects of himself that he has suppressed, thereby limiting himself.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) It feels repetitive, laboured and lacking in the sparky wit and insights that made Dreams and Love such delights. Oct 7, 2025 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Dag Johan Haugerud’s Sex is the talkiest and least erotic instalment of the novelist turned film-maker’s Norwegian trilogy...Haugerud leans into sustained theatrical dialogue, stylised and stagey, yet loaded with emotional ambivalence. Rated: 4/5 Aug 21, 2025 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian It is marginally my least favourite of the three, being slightly more didactic and less humorous than its companions -- but still very lively and full of ideas. Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Nick Hasted The Arts Desk It's that essential kindness, a soft though realistic heart also reflected in cinematographer Cecilie Semec’s blissful summer light, which adds a visionary element to this quietly beautiful trilogy. Rated: 4/5 Aug 25, 2025 Full Review Hilary A White Sunday Independent (Ireland) The tone – clear, sophisticated, probing – Haugerud channels through his small but dexterous cast is a thing of rare beauty and clarity. Combined, this trilogy has served to remind us just how adept drama can be at examining the restless human condition. Rated: 4/5 Aug 22, 2025 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times The conversations are drolly thought-provoking and the leads nicely vulnerable, while Cecilie Semec's summery cinematography is as spontaneously infectious as Peder Capjon Kjellsby's jazz-inflected score. Rated: 4/5 Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two chimney sweeps living in monogamous, heterosexual marriages both end up in situations that challenge their views on sexuality and gender roles. One has a sexual encounter with another man, without himself experiencing it either as an expression of homosexual longings or infidelity. The other suddenly experiences nocturnal dreams in which he is seen as a woman. This confuses and disturbs him. He begins to wonder to what extent the gaze of others shapes his personality and whether there are aspects of himself that he has suppressed, thereby limiting himself.
Director
Dag Johan Haugerud
Producer
Hege Hauff Hvattum, Yngve Sæther
Screenwriter
Dag Johan Haugerud, Dag Johan Haugerud
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Motlys
Genre
Drama, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 13, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 5m