Reprise

This film tells the story of two friends — Philip and Erik — who dream of becoming writers and simultaneously send their manuscripts to a publishing house. They embark on a journey toward success and recognition, facing love, heartbreak, friendship struggles, and depression along the way.

Reprise is the debut film of Norwegian director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World, Oslo, August 31st) — one of today’s most important European filmmakers. After the screening, we will discuss how Trier’s cinematic language began to take shape already in his first film, how his love for Oslo is expressed, and in what ways his debut resonates with the films of the French New Wave.

With Joachim Trier’s Reprise, we are launching a series of screenings of debut films to explore how acclaimed directors began their journeys and how their cinematic voices were formed.

The discussion will be led by Nikita Kulikov — journalist, director, and MFA graduate in Film and Television.