Named one of the 100 best films of the century by The New York Times. It may seem trivial to say this, but life is an eternal learning experience - and Verdens verste menneske makes a small synthesis of this thought. Nominated for two categories at the 2022 Oscars, Best Foreign Film and Best Original Screenplay, the romantic comedy is a generational reflection of many young adults and, without a doubt, one of the best films of the 2021/2022 season. The story makes us reflect that often we find the right person in the wrong relationship and vice versa. The biggest problem is feeling an emptiness every time we meet (or get used to) someone. After all, it is up to us to fill what is empty in us and not in other people. In life, we have infinite possibilities and indecisions. Often, relationships prevent us from seeing that we are only spectators of other people's choices. Decisions are difficult to make, but they are necessary - especially when our priorities in life begin to be distorted.
Louder Than Bombs is a film by director Joachim Trier, who would later be known for The Worst Person in the World. With a cast including Isabelle Huppert, Gabrielle Byrne, Jesse Eisenberg, and Devin Druid, the story revolves around a family dealing with the death of the mother, a war photographer (Huppert), who died in a strange car accident, and in her honor, an exhibition will be held. However, the youngest son (Druid) doesn’t know the truth about the accident. In a sensitive and reflective way, the film addresses the impact of trauma on a person, but also the loss experienced by their loved ones, offering a realistic yet optimistic message about the power of love over darkness.