

Making The Worst Person in the World
In this new program, director Joachim Trier, actors Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Herbert Nordrum, screenwriter Eskil Vogt, and sound designer Gisle Tveito discuss their passion for cinema and the conception and production of The Worst Person in the World. The interviews were shot in New York and Oslo in 2022. In English, not subtitled. (51 min). Part of the Criterion Collection home video release for THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD.
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Plot Summary
Julie is a young woman in Oslo, struggling to find her career path and navigate her love life. Over the course of several years, she grapples with her relationships, her ambitions, and the passage of time, constantly seeking her true self amidst the complexities of modern adulthood. The film follows her journey of self-discovery as she moves through different phases of her life, questioning her choices and seeking a sense of purpose.
Critical Reception
The Worst Person in the World received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its screenplay, performances, and its relatable portrayal of modern relationships and existential angst. It was lauded for its fresh and honest approach to the coming-of-age narrative for adults.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sharp, witty, and deeply human script.
- Renate Reinsve's performance as Julie was widely celebrated as a standout.
- The film was lauded for its authentic and often humorous exploration of love, career, and identity.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, praising its honest and relatable depiction of a woman navigating her twenties and thirties, her relationships, and her search for meaning. Many found it funny, poignant, and refreshingly authentic.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay at the 94th Academy Awards. Renate Reinsve won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Worst Person in the World', but it was changed to 'The Worst Person in the World' for the international release to avoid potential confusion with a 2019 film of the same name.
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