Oslo, August 31st

2011, Drama, 1h 35m

71 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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An upfront study of a drug addict confronting his demons, Oslo, August 31st makes this dark journey worthwhile with fantastic directing and equally fantastic acting. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Anders takes a day off from drug treatment to see friends and look for a job.

Cast & Crew

Petter Width Kristiansen
Petter
Anders Danielsen Lie
Anders
Anders Borchgrevink
Øystein
Andreas Braaten
Karsten
Hans Olav Brenner
Thomas
Malin Crépin
Malin
Johanne Kjellevik Ledang
Johanne
Emil Lund
Calle
Tone Beate Mostraum
Tove
Ingrid Olava
Rebecca
Renate Reinsve
Renate
Øystein Røger
David
Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal
Mirjam
Joachim Trier
Director
Joachim Trier
Writer
Eskil Vogt
Writer
Hans-Jørgen Osnes
Producer
Yngve Sæther
Producer
Ola Fløttum
Original Music
Torgny Amdam
Original Music
Jakob Ihre
Cinematography
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Film Editing
Gisle Tveito
Film Editing
Christian Rubeck
Casting
Emil Trier
Casting
Jørgen Stangebye Larsen
Production Design
Solfrid Kjetså
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Critic Reviews for Oslo, August 31st

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