O'Horten
Norway / Germany / France / Denmark,
2007, 86 min
Directed by:
Bent HamerScreenplay:
Bent HamerCinematography:
John Christian RosenlundComposer:
John Erik KaadaCast:
Baard Owe, Ghita Nørby, Bjørn Floberg, Nils Gaup, Gard B. Eidsvold, Andreas Cappelen, Fredrik Steen, Espen Skjønberg, Kristine Rui Slettebakken, Kai Remlov (more)Plots(1)
The moment the train leaves the station without train driver Odd Horten aboard, he realizes that the path ahead is a journey without printed timetables and well-known stations. Horten has retired, and the platform does not feel like a safe place anymore. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 2008 - Excellence Award (Prix d'excellence)
Amanda Awards
- 2008 - Espen Skjønberg (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2008 - Petter Fladeby (Best Sound Design)
- 2008 - Bent Hamer (Best Film)
- 2008 - Bent Hamer (Best Director)
- 2008 - John Christian Rosenlund (Best Cinematography)
- 2008 - Pål Gengenbach (Best Editing)
- 2008 - Karl Júlíusson (Best Production Design)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2008 - Bent Hamer (Un Certain Regard)