Loveable (film)
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| Norwegian | Elskling |
| Directed by | Lilja Ingolfsdottir |
| Written by | Lilja Ingolfsdottir |
| Produced by | Thomas Robsahm |
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| Cinematography | Øystein Mamen |
| Edited by | Lilja Ingolfsdottir |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
Loveable (Norwegian: Elskling) is a 2024 drama film directed, written and edited by Lilja Ingolfsdottir in her feature directorial debut. It stars Helga Guren as a housewife navigating life after her husband, played by Oddgeir Thune, decides to end their marriage.
The film had its world premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 2 July 2024, where it received the Special Jury Prize and four other awards. At the 2025 Amanda Awards, the film led with nine nominations.
Cast
- Helga Guren as Maria
- Oddgeir Thune as Sigmund
- Heidi Gjermundsen Broch as Therapist
- Maja Tothammer-Hruza as Alma
- Marte Magnusdottir Solem as Maria's friend
- Elisabeth Sand as Maria's mother
Production
Between 2022 and 2025, the film received approximately NOK 7.5 million in funding from the Norwegian Film Institute.[1] In September 2023, it won the Best Nordic Project and received a €3,000 grant at the Finnish Film Affair.[2] In an interview with Variety, Ingolfsdottir stated that the film was based on her experience and it had been in development for fifteen years.[3]
Release
Loveable had its world premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 2 July 2024, competing for the Crystal Globe award.[4] It was theatrically released in Norway on 11 October 2024.[5]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | 6 July 2024 | Crystal Globe | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Nominated | [6] |
| Special Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| Best Actress | Helga Guren | Won | |||
| Ecumenical Jury Award | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Won | |||
| Europa Cinemas Label Award | Won | ||||
| FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe Competition | Won | ||||
| CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival | 14 September 2024 | Emeric Pressburger Prize | Won | [7] | |
| International Confederation of Art Cinemas Jury's Prize | Won | ||||
| International Ecumenical Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| Reykjavík International Film Festival | 7 October 2024 | Golden Puffin | Nominated | [8] | |
| Golden Puffin – Special Mention | Helga Guren | Won | |||
| Les Arcs Film Festival | 21 December 2024 | Crystal Arrow | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Nominated | [9] |
| Jury Grand Prize | Won | ||||
| Best Performance | Helga Guren | Won | |||
| Edda Awards | 27 March 2025 | Foreign Film of the Year | Loveable | Won | [10] |
| Beijing International Film Festival | 26 April 2025 | Best Feature Film | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Won | [11] |
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| Best Actress | Helga Guren | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Won | |||
| Amanda Awards | 16 August 2025 | Best Film | Lilja Ingolfsdottir and Thomas Robsahm | Won | [12] |
| Best Director | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Won | |||
| Best Lead Performance | Helga Guren | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Performance | Oddgeir Thune | Nominated | |||
| Best Newcomer | Maja Tothammer-Hruza | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Lilja Ingolfsdottir | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Nominated | ||||
| Best Cinematography | Øystein Mamen | Nominated | |||
| People's Amanda | Loveable | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Loveable". Norwegian Film Institute. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (22 September 2023). "Finnish Film Affair 2023 applauds buzzy Nordic projects 'The Missile', 'Lovable'". Screen International. Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (23 September 2023). "Divorce Drama 'Loveable' Asks What It Means to Be a 'Strong, Modern Woman' in the Face of a Messy Break-Up". Variety. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (28 May 2024). "Karlovy Vary Reveals Competition Lineup And Jury Members Including Christine Vachon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (29 June 2024). "'Loveable': Watch The Trailer For Karlovy Vary Competition Title From Director Lilja Ingolfsdottir". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Wise, Damon (6 July 2024). "Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Mark Cousins' Doc 'A Sudden Glimpse To Deeper Things' Takes The Crystal Globe". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Here are the winners of CineFest!". CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (7 October 2024). "Super Happy Forever scoops the Golden Puffin at Reykjavík". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Leffler, Rebecca (23 December 2024). "'Kneecap' wins top prize at Les Arcs Film Festival". Screen International. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (27 March 2025). "When the Light Breaks crowned Film of the Year and Touch dominates with ten wins at Iceland's Edda Awards". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (26 April 2025). "Lilja Ingolfsdottir's 'Loveable' Wins Four Awards, Including for Best Film, as Beijing Fest Closes on a Musical Note". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Amandaprisen 2025: Dette er de nominerte!". Filmweb (in Norwegian). 18 June 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.