“Verdens Verste Menneske†wins prestigious Norwegian film awards
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- 28 Feb 2022
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2021’s best film, “captured the sound of Oslo”
A little over a week after its BAFTA success, Joachim Trier’s critically praised film, “Verdens Verste Menneske” (The Worst Person in The World) has won two more awards. The film was judged by the Norwegian Film Critics Association to be “The Best Film” of 2021. Norwegian film critics weren’t the only ones to heap praise on Trier’s film as it won over New York film critics too last December.
In its reasoning for choosing the film, the jury noted “how well the director captures the sound of Oslo.” It was also a film, the jury further explained, that “conveys deep seriousness with ease. And the film conveys with fingertip feeling how frustrating it can be to have many options but not be able to decide on one of them. How painful it can be for both others and oneself to try to reflect in others in order to find one’s own identity. To end up as plus one in one’s own life.”
Renate Reinsve wins another “Best Actress” award
Like the film itself, awards continue to keep flowing for its main star, Renate Reinsve. Fresh off her BAFTA “Best Actress Award” and success in Cannes, Renate has picked up another award just weeks before heading off to Hollywood and the Oscars ceremony. Reinsve was awarded “Best Actress” for her portrayal of the always indecisive Julie.
In her acceptance speech, at Engebret Cafe in Oslo, Reinsve took a humble approach. She, in turn, heaped praise on those behind the lens, “This is absolutely fantastic. A lot of the credit goes to Eskil and Joachim who have written an absolutely fantastic script and a fantastic role. This is a collective work.” A collective piece of work that is winning over audiences and critics the world. Read More…
