Directed by:
Bård BreienScreenplay:
Bård BreienCinematography:
Gaute GunnariComposer:
Stein Berge SvendsenCast:
Fridtjov Såheim, Kirsti Eline Torhaug, Henrik Mestad, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Kari Simonsen, Per Schaanning, Kjersti Holmen, Christian Soldal (more)Plots(1)
The art of negative thinking is a burlesque drama about Geirr (33), who has become severely handicapped in a traffic accident. In an attempt to show everyone how terrible he feels, he has hit a dead end. Given his isolation, weapons fixation, self medication and limitless bitterness, his girlfriend Ingvild (30) doesn’t know how to handle him any longer. She therefore invites a municipal positivity group to their home. Faced with the threat of a possible break-up with Ingvild, Geirr agrees to join the meeting. Consequently, the stage is set for 24 intense hours at Geirr and Ingvild’s place. Geirr is the only one who refuses to see anything in a positive light. Gradually, he is joined by all the positive group members. Geirr forces everyone through a tunnel of desperation, anguish and hopelessness, before the day dawns and they once again catch sight of light, if only as a faint glimpse of hope. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Fridtjov Såheim
Norway
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The Art of Negative Thinking (2006)
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Kirsti Eline Torhaug
Norway
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Henrik Mestad
Norway
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Marian Saastad Ottesen
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Kari Simonsen
Norway
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Per Schaanning
Norway
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The Art of Negative Thinking (2006)
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Kjersti Holmen
Norway
Best movies:
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Christian Soldal
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The Art of Negative Thinking (2006)
Øyvind Osmo Eriksen
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