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North-South
Receiving a professional order from oligarch Lambert Khachaturovich, the junior research officer Never makes up his mind to seize the occasion and use luxurious country house of the client to organize a party for his friends. The result of the guests' excessive activity is the broken statue of Lambert Khachaturovich'es father. Considering the host's attitude to his father's memory, the friends can easily envisage Nver's fate... The young men contrive a "salvation plan", but as the saying goes, instead of settling the matter, they make it even worse. Now they not only have to pay for the broken statue, but also organize a magnificent wedding party, the up-front payment of which is already gone, while the groom is out of the game... The things you do for friendship.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Anja moves from the north of Norway to the south, a drastic change in her life. She struggles to adapt to her new environment and the different culture, facing challenges with making friends and fitting in. The film captures her emotional journey as she navigates this unfamiliar world, longing for her old home while trying to find her place in the new one.
Critical Reception
The animated short film 'North-South' has been recognized for its sensitive portrayal of a child's experience with relocation and cultural adjustment. It has garnered attention at various international film festivals for its artistic merit and relatable narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gentle animation style and empathetic storytelling.
Appreciated for its nuanced depiction of a child's feelings of displacement and loneliness.
Cited as a poignant exploration of adapting to change and cultural differences.
Google audience: While specific Google user reviews are not widely documented, general audience feedback often highlights the film's emotional resonance and its ability to connect with viewers on a personal level, particularly those who have experienced similar transitions.
Awards & Accolades
Winner of the Golden Dragon at the Krakow Film Festival (2016), and awarded at various other international film festivals.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by director Kajsa Næss's own childhood experiences of moving from northern Norway to Oslo.
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