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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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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

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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

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

A far cry from the prurient spectacle promised by its title. Indeed, this sweet and chatty film, in which sex is often discussed but never depicted, could just as easily have been called "Love" or "Dreams".

Rated: B

Jun 13, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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Stephen C

Funny in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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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