BYO Aquavit: Norwegian Film Festival Continues Saturday at UCCA

Ranging from serious documentaries to the coming-of-age kiddie comedies, the film festival, entitled "Warmth from the North," seems to have something for everyone.

 

Victoria 维多利亚
Based on the 1898 Norwegian novel of the same name, Victoria tells the story of the love between the daughter of a landowner and the son of a local miller. The Guardian gave the film five stars, calling it an "extraordinary thriller," and an "immersive experience" with "gripping performances."

Running time: 106 minutes

 

Totally True Love (also known as Jørgen and Anne er Sant) 真爱至上

Another coming-of-age flick, Totally True Love is about 10-year-old Anne who falls in love at first sight with the new boy in class, and fights for his affection against the prettiest girl in school, Ellen.

Running time: 87 minutes

 

Ploddy the Police Car on The Case 波力迪办案的警车

Yet another feature for the kids, Ploddy is a 3D animated feature about a police car trying to solve the mystery of the missing animals from Eagle Park.

Running time: 72 minutes

 

Bravehearts 勇敢的心

This documentary was meant to follow the story of politically engaged Norwegian students preparing for student elections in 2011 but was disrupted midway through filming when far-right terrorist Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people in a rampage that shocked the world. Bravehearts follows two courageous young women who continue with their political activism despite the traumatic events.

Running time: 118 minutes.

 

Siblings Are Forever 永远的兄妹
Siblings Are Forever is a warm and poetic documentary that tells the story of the siblings Magnar (73) and Oddny (70) who run the family farm in the western part of Norway. The film’s website calls it a "brief, seemingly trivial but nonetheless very special story about unique individuals with an exceptional relationship to life and the surrounding landscape."

If you’re really up for an extra dose of culture, you can check out the play Drama Queens 作秀女王, or catch artistic duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset's show The Well Fair while you’re there.

Drama Queens is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Those interested in catching it should call 5780 0200 from Tuesday to Friday, 11am-6pm to book.

Tickets for the films are RMB 20 for adults and RMB 10 for UCCA members. Children under 130cm height get in free.

UCCA asks that you collect your ticket from reception 30 minutes before the event begins and advises there will be no late entries.