An intense and subtle work exploring invisible tensions and unspoken emotions.
Marianne, a pragmatic urologist, and Tor, a compassionate nurse, are both avoiding conventional relationships. One evening, after a blind date, Marianne encounters Tor on the ferry. Tor, who often spends his nights there seeking casual encounters with men, shares his experiences of spontaneous intimacy. Intrigued by his perspective, Marianne begins to explore whether casual intimacy could also be an option for her.
This breezy, sexy, thoughtful film shows that straying from the rom-com ideal can be easier than it sounds, and a bit of fun too.
Guy Lodge Variety 06/09/2024
With contemplative slow pacing that is leisurely rather than laborious, and Cecilie Semec’s clean, luminous camerawork equally making the most of Oslo’s harbour area and the cast’s characterful, attentive faces, Love is a drama about choice, chance and the carpe diem imperative, especially in the face of illness and emotional distress
Jonathan Romney Screen Daily 06/09/2025
A charming and intelligent Norwegian dramedy to win over hearts and minds
Leslie Felperlin The Hollywood Reporter 07/09/2025
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Dag JOHAN HAUGERUD
Born in Norway in 1964, Dag Johan Haugerud is the author of numerous best-selling novels. He also works as a filmmaker: his films include the multi-award-winning Som du ser meg (2012) and Barn (2019), which won numerous Amandas Awards (Norwegian International Film Festival). In 2023, he embarked on his most ambitious film project to date, The Oslo Trilogy. Sex was presented at the Berlinale in 2024 (Panorama), Love was selected for the Venice Festival competition in 2024, and Dreams is following in early 2025.
