Don't Call Me Mama
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Synopsis
Eva is a popular teacher who is married to the local mayor. Although he has betrayed her trust, she still plans to support his election campaign, and so she starts to volunteer at a local refugee center. Here, she grows close to eighteen-year-old refugee Amir, who charms her with his poetic talents. But the closer they get, the less control she has over the situation.
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Pia Tjelta
Eva
Tarek Zayat
Amir
Kristoffer Joner
Jostein
Kathrine Thorborg Johansen
Ingeborg
Ragnhild Gudbrandsen
Irene
Kristoffer Sagmo Aalberg
Per
Selma Brattabø
Kari
Nina Ellen Ødegård
Lise
Benjamin Ebbesen
Petter
Siv Torin Knudsen Petersen
Agnes
Téa Grønner Joner
Maria
Njål Lambrechts
Karis Far
Mesgana Tika
Faven
Stein Ove Reime
Mann på Folkemøte
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Knag
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Knag, Kathrine Valen Zeiner
- Original Score
- Olav Øyehaug
- Original Title
- Se meg
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Global Ensemble Drama, Screen Story AS, Mediefondet Zefyr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Knag
Nina Knag, Kathrine Valen Zeiner
Olav Øyehaug
Alvilde Naterstad
Vidar Flataukan
Eléonore Anselme, Ingrid Skagestad
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Knag
Director
Nina Knag
Writer
Kathrine Valen Zeiner
Writer
Alvilde Naterstad
Director of Photography
Olav Øyehaug
Original Music Composer
Vidar Flataukan
Editor
Fredrik Sivertsen
Production Design
Eléonore Anselme
Producer
Ingrid Skagestad
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Call Me Mama
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What is Don't Call Me Mama about?
Eva is a popular teacher who is married to the local mayor. Although he has betrayed her trust, she still plans to support his election campaign, and so she starts to volunteer at a local refugee center. Here, she grows close to eighteen-year-old refugee Amir, who charms her with his poetic talents. But the closer they get, the less control she has over the situation.
Who directed Don't Call Me Mama?
Don't Call Me Mama was directed by Nina Knag.
Who stars in Don't Call Me Mama?
The principal cast of Don't Call Me Mama includes Pia Tjelta, Tarek Zayat, Kristoffer Joner, Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Ragnhild Gudbrandsen.
When was Don't Call Me Mama released and how long is it?
Don't Call Me Mama was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Call Me Mama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Call Me Mama was composed by Olav Øyehaug.