Acclaimed tragicomic piece awarded - On Arte: "The Most Despicable Individual"
Comprehendibly, Renate Reinsve, a Norwegian actress, was granted the Best Actress title at Cannes for her performance in "The Worst Person in the World." She towers over the film with her charm and presence, ensuring we empathize with her during the 128 minutes of this movie.
Reinsve portrays Julie, a 30-year-old from Oslo who hasn't yet found her path in life. She's dropped out of various studies and can't begin the family planning process of her more than ten-year-old friend Aksel. Eventually, she encounters the carefree Eivind at a party. Is he the right choice instead of Aksel? "The Worst Person in the World" will air once more late at night - on Wednesday night at 0.15 a.m. on Arte. It aired on Arte at 8:15 p.m. on May 15th.
Joachim Trier, a 1974-born Norwegian, avoids turning millennials into cliches in his films. "The Worst Person in the World" features relatable, genuine characters you'd want to follow for ages. The topics in the film aren't exclusive to women around 30. Doesn't everyone question whether their decisions in life were correct?
Gigantic existential queries, which, according to director Trier, affect everyone. He discusses how we attempt to manage love and our professional lives, and everything we assume will last permanently in an interview. Spoiler: They don't. Julie is no exception. Spectators witness her life for an extended period and discover that the film is divided into twelve chapters. At some point, though, it's no longer all happy-go-lucky.
Trier does not solely rely on excellent actors and witty dialogue, but also employs a few intriguing narrative tactics. For instance, after Julie encounters Eivind, she momentarily pauses time with a light switch. Nobody else in the film budges except for the two of them.
Halfway through the film, the mood shifts. All of a sudden, the comedy transforms into a drama. Hence, "The Worst Person in the World" is ultimately a film teeming with life and surprises, which has received countless accolades at various film festivals and has even been nominated for two Oscars.
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- The film's success continued internationally, with Renate Reinsve's performance being celebrated in Germany's media outlets.
- On German TV, "The Worst Person in the World" was scheduled for another broadcast, promising another chance to witness the tragicomedy unfold.
- Meanwhile, in Norway, discussions about the film's sensitive themes and Trier's innovative narrative techniques sparked intense debates in local media circles.
- In Berlin, independent film festivals began showing "The Worst Person in the World" as a testament to Trier's ability to create compelling stories that resonate across borders.
- Beyond Berlin and Oslo, the film's screenings were accompanied by thoughtful critiques and analyses by critics in media outlets in cities such as Cannes and New York.
