🎬 Film · Norwegian

Oslo, August 31st (N/A)

Name: Oslo, August 31st
Director: Joachim Trier
Genre: drama film
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Malin Crépin, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingrid Olava

⏱ 96 min drama film

Plot

2011 film by Joachim Trier

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Why Watch This

Oslo, August 31st offers an intimate portrait of a man confronting his own inertia and the quiet desperation of modern life, all rendered through a single day in the Norwegian capital. Joachim Trier’s lyrical direction turns ordinary cityscapes into a meditation on time, regret, and the possibility of redemption.

Best For

Drama lovers, Slow‑burn fans, Scandinavian cinema enthusiasts, Mood‑setter seekers, Existential thinkers

The CinePearl Take

Anders Danielsen Lie delivers a hauntingly restrained performance, embodying a fragile optimism that flickers in every glance. The film’s deliberate pacing mirrors the protagonist’s internal drift, allowing moments of silence to speak louder than dialogue. Trier’s use of natural lighting and the muted Oslo backdrop underscores the themes of isolation and fleeting connection, making the narrative feel both personal and universally resonant.