Director’s Shocking Confession: The REAL Reason He Ended His Trilogy

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Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud has finished his trilogy titled “Dreams (Sex Love)” which was showcased in the main competition of Berlinale. Earlier installments, namely “Sex” and “Love,” were initially exhibited at Berlinale’s Panorama section and Venice respectively. The distribution is managed by M-Appeal.

Haugerud chuckles, saying he’s extremely relieved it’s all done, as it’s been quite a lengthy process. Creating these three films wasn’t overly challenging, but getting them out so swiftly proved to be,” he admits, adding that the saga was initially meant to culminate with ‘Dreams.’

“In Norway, it’s ‘Sex,’ ‘Dreams,’ ‘Love.’ Love is the conclusion,” he says.

Initially, I found it intriguing to explore the relationship journey of a couple who have been together for a long time, followed by an examination of first love. I then delved into what love might look like when it encompasses care and responsibility as much as romance. Moreover, both ‘Sex’ and ‘Dreams’ conclude with characters heading to Oslo’s city hall, implying that the city hall represents ‘Love.’ However, these films are being released in varying orders across different countries. In Italy, for instance, the order is ‘Dreams,’ then ‘Love,’ and finally ‘Sex.’

In the movie “Dreams,” the story revolves around a clumsy and intense crush that 17-year-old Johanne (played by Ella Øverbye) develops towards her teacher Johanna (portrayed by Selome Emnetu).

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In the film “Dreams,” we follow the story of a teenager, Johanne (Ella Øverbye), who experiences an embarrassing infatuation with her teacher, Johanna (Selome Emnetu), which is far from smooth sailing.

He mentions that it all began with Ella, as he had a strong desire to create a role specifically for her. The two had previously collaborated on ‘Beware of Children,’ a piece that won accolades at the Göteborg Film Festival.

Reflecting on it, I mused: if the story were to incorporate her character, it should revolve around themes of first love and purity. This brought back memories of my own initial affection, an experience that was quite vivid because it consumed all my thoughts. There wasn’t room for anything else in my mind at the time. We never progressed beyond friendship or a formal relationship, but that fond memory remains as a source of pure positivity.

He wanted to remind people how it feels to be overwhelmed by emotion.

You seem so different these days. I can’t change the past, but it sure would be wonderful if we could re-experience those times together again.

In Yngve Sæther and Hege Hauff Hvattum’s trilogy, produced by Motlys, expressing feelings of affection or desire towards someone is a separate matter from sharing them with others.

When you encounter an exceptional moment, there’s an impulse to share it with everyone. You want the universe to know about it. However, when these characters do so, it doesn’t always result in a positive outcome. It tends to divert them, and in doing so, it diminishes the overall impact of the experience.

Johanne chooses to pen a story about her romantic feelings. Not long after, her mother and grandmother encourage her to share this book with the world. This prospect, however, causes them to reflect upon their own past decisions.

He points out that she wrote the piece privately due to its intense nature, but later decided to share it with others, leading them to discuss it further. As a non-parent, he admits his own reaction would be one of concern or worry upon hearing such content. However, when reading about it, one has the opportunity to ponder over it for some time.

In essence, this young woman is carrying on a tradition much like her grandmother: she’s expressing herself primarily through writing. To simply exist in such a manner, one might be overlooking something significant. I once came across an author who penned numerous novels, only to find that attempting life outside of writing was a complete letdown for her.

Creators get to experience things through their characters, too.

Though it’s not entirely the real world, there’s still a sense of reality to it,” he emphasizes, suggesting that perhaps this is his method of encouraging others: ‘Seize opportunities when they present themselves.’ He consistently portrays his characters with compassion and understanding, even if they are struggling or bewildered.

This trilogy is a significant point of interest that resonates with audiences not only in Norway but globally. It’s clear that people universally appreciate kindness, as it benefits everyone involved.

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2025-02-19 19:49