The Group Crit
Gruppekritikken
“A social experiment spins out of control at an art school in Norway, where the students take part in a role play that uses humour and satirical bites to discuss the political currents in contemporary art – literally.”
Synopsis
Contemporary art has become an arena for political debate, and nowhere is this more evident than at the art academies. Norwegian artist Sille Storihle has designed a role-playing game to explore the issues. The rules of the game are clear: The students at the Film and Art School in Kabelvåg were given fictitious characters which they themselves developed further and act out in a group critique of each other’s work. But while the rules are clear, the game itself can easily spin out of control! And it does in ‘The Group Crit’, where the students (who are all in character) don’t hold back from criticising each other’s artworks – and each other in general – so we soon forget the performative framework of the heated debate. The collective experiment challenges not only the students’ self-perception, but also Storihle’s own authority as a director. An important, witty and wild work created with the active participation of the students.
Top Cast
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Participating student number 1
Arjun David Acharya
Participating student number 2
Ingeborg Augunset
Participating student number 3
David Haugaard Bohl Andersen
Participating student number 4
Lise Ulvedahl Carlsen
Participating student number 5
Rebekka Christophersen
Participating student number 6
Emil Engesnes Bråthen
Participating student number 7
Gustav Oliver Gunvaldsen
Participating student number 8
Ali Jabaly
Participating student number 9
Thomas Lafuente
Participating student number 10
Haakon Midtsundstad
Participating student number 11
Simen Anthony Samuelsen
Participating student number 12
Sanjey Sureshkumar
Participating student number 13
Magdalena With Vedelsby
Participating student number 14
Ellen Vikström
Participating student number 15
Release History & Theatrical Window
World premiere at Kunstnernes Hus Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sille Storihle
- Original Title
- Gruppekritikken
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Nordland School of Arts and Film, Arts Council Norway, Atelier Kunstnerforbundet, Nordic Artist's Centre Dale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sille Storihle
Katrin Ebersohn
Sille Storihle
Department Leadership Roster
Sille Storihle
Director
Sille Storihle
Producer
Katrin Ebersohn
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Group Crit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Group Crit about?
Contemporary art has become an arena for political debate, and nowhere is this more evident than at the art academies. Norwegian artist Sille Storihle has designed a role-playing game to explore the issues. The rules of the game are clear: The students at the Film and Art School in Kabelvåg were given fictitious characters which they themselves developed further and act out in a group critique of each other’s work. But while the rules are clear, the game itself can easily spin out of control! And it does in ‘The Group Crit’, where the students (who are all in character) don’t hold back from criticising each other’s artworks – and each other in general – so we soon forget the performative framework of the heated debate. The collective experiment challenges not only the students’ self-perception, but also Storihle’s own authority as a director. An important, witty and wild work created with the active participation of the students.
Who directed The Group Crit?
The Group Crit was directed by Sille Storihle.
Who stars in The Group Crit?
The principal cast of The Group Crit includes Emilie Aagensen, Arjun David Acharya, Ingeborg Augunset, David Haugaard Bohl Andersen, Lise Ulvedahl Carlsen.
When was The Group Crit released and how long is it?
The Group Crit was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.