About The Worst Person in the World

The Worst Person in the World is a dramatic and atmospheric film from Norway, directed by Joachim Trier and released in 2021. It's a captivating tale about the indecisive and relatable Julie (Renate Reinsve), who is constantly reassessing her life choices as she navigates through love, career changes and personal growth.

The story unfolds in 12 chapters, depicting Julie's roller-coaster journey of personal discovery. She goes through med school, quits, joins a bookstore, falls in love with a cartoonist Aksel and then a younger man, Eivind. The film is less a condemnation of Julie's shortcomings, but rather a tapestry of the messiness of human life and relationships.

Making / Production

The Worst Person in the World was helmed by acclaimed director Joachim Trier, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eskil Vogt. It's the third film in Trier's 'Oslo Trilogy,' following 'Reprise' and 'Oslo, August 31st'. Its production was a collaborative effort between Norway, France, Denmark, and Sweden.

Actors

• Renate Reinsve as Julie - With a convincing portrayal of a whimsical, indecisive and deeply human character, Renate is truly the heart of the film.
• Anders Danielson Lie as Aksel - As the loving but slightly older boyfriend, Anders delivers a moving performance, complementing Julie's storyline.
• Herbert Nordrum as Eivind - Herbert plays the endearing younger love interest with great aplomb, adding more layers to the central narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie marked Renate Reinsve's breakthrough role, despite being in the industry for over a decade.
• Anders Danielsen Lie, who played Aksel, is also a medical doctor in real life.
• The film is divided into 12 chapters, alongside a prologue and an epilogue.

Awards

The movie has been highly awarded at various prestigious film festivals. Most notably, it won Best Actress award for Renate Reinsve at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Also, it was the Norwegian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "It's so strange how life is. All of these opportunities suddenly present themselves."
• "I think life has made me into the worst person in the world."
• "There is so much I want to see and understand and do. It all becomes a chaos of things I should have done."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score was composed by Ola Fløttum.
• The soundtrack blends seamlessly with the film's narrative, enhancing the mood of each scene.
• The film features somber, atmospheric tracks that beautifully capture the spirit of Julie's journey.