With Thelma
With Thelma

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With Thelma

2017
Movie
14 min
French

An Icelandic volcano has blocked air traffic and Thelma’s parents are stuck overseas. Until planes start flying across the sky again Jean, Vincent and Thelma share the same roof.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users77%
Director: Joachim TrierGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

A shy university student discovers she has latent superpowers, which are awakened by an intense crush. As her powers grow, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous conspiracy that forces her to confront her past and her terrifying abilities. Thelma's journey is one of self-discovery, love, and the struggle to control the extraordinary within the ordinary.

Critical Reception

Thelma received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, striking visuals, and strong performance from its lead actress. Some found the plot occasionally convoluted, but most agreed it was a compelling and unique supernatural thriller with a psychological edge.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and visual style.

  • Eili Harboe's performance as Thelma was widely lauded.

  • Some critics noted a slow burn and intricate plot that could be hard to follow.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's unique supernatural elements and the strong acting, particularly the lead. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat complex or slow-paced, and not all viewers connected with the emotional arc.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film and Best Actress at the Amanda Awards (Norwegian Film Awards).

Fun Fact

Director Joachim Trier initially envisioned the film as a more straightforward drama before the supernatural elements became central to the narrative.

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