Joachim Trier's 'Oslo August 31st' (2011)
Her Head in FilmsMay 21, 202401:23:09

Joachim Trier's 'Oslo August 31st' (2011)

In this episode, I talk about Joachim Trier's 2011 film "Oslo August 31st." It follows Anders, a young man just out of rehab for heroin addiction, as he walks around the city of Oslo, meeting old friends and trying to decide if life is worth living. I think this is a powerful and unforgettable film that reminds us of the beauty of being alive. It's one of my favorite films from the 2010s, and I urge you to watch it if you haven't seen it yet. There are major spoilers in this episode. I also talk about suicide and mental illness.


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• Ruth L. Schwartz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_L._Schwartz)
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• Jeanne Moreau (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Moreau)
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All My Sources

• Joachim Trier interview with Filmmaker Magazine (https://filmmakermagazine.com/37482-city-limits-2/#.YEv6P2hKjIU)
• Everyday Magic: Joachim Trier on Reimagining Louis Malle (Criterion.com) (https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/5039-everyday-magic-joachim-trier-on-reimagining-louis-malle)
• Joachim Trier interview with A Bittersweet Life (https://a-bittersweet-life.tumblr.com/post/45763441336/interview-with-joachim-trier-cinema-reprise-and)
• Joachim Trier interview with Film Comment magazine (https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-joachim-trier-director-of-oslo-august-31st/)
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