HIM
HAN
“HIM tours tragedy with comedy, and is about exclusion, abuse and the male role”
Synopsis
HIM consists of three separate stories in one film. Harald (11) is a boy who constantly falls outside the group. He is not recognized either by friends, school or parents. Emil (30) is unemployed, he is angry and looks down on everyone else. Petter (60) is a Norwegian renowned scriptwriter who wants to make a film about the national hero Fridtjof Nansen. Two men and one boy, one day in Oslo, whom all experiences a social and emotional fall. The film discusses the male role in the contemporary Norway.
Top Cast
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Johannes Joner
Petter
Emil Johnsen
Eirik
Frank Werner Laug
Harald
Laila Goody
Harald's mother
Ylva Gallon
Janne
Gisken Armand
Tone
Per Gørvell
Erling
Mariken Halle
Harald's stepmother
Sigrid Huun
Eirik's mother
Liv Bernhoft Osa
Gudrun
Flora Sofia Khron Pedersen
Anna
Ole Johan Skjelbred
Harald's father
Vegar Hoel
Produsent
Marte Magnusdotter Solem
Lærer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tromsø International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guro Bruusgaard
- Screenplay & Story
- Guro Bruusgaard, Fijona Jonuzi
- Original Score
- Erik Hedin
- Original Title
- HAN
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Alternativet Produksjon AS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guro Bruusgaard
Guro Bruusgaard, Fijona Jonuzi
Erik Hedin
Marte Vold
Astrid Skumsrud Johansen
Mariken Halle, Guro Bruusgaard, Katja Eyde Jacobsen, Magnus Mork
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Hedin
Original Music Composer
Mariken Halle
Producer
Guro Bruusgaard
Writer
Marte Vold
Director of Photography
Guro Bruusgaard
Producer
Guro Bruusgaard
Director
Astrid Skumsrud Johansen
Editor
Fijona Jonuzi
Writer
Katja Eyde Jacobsen
Producer
Magnus Mork
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for HIM.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HIM
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is HIM about?
HIM consists of three separate stories in one film. Harald (11) is a boy who constantly falls outside the group. He is not recognized either by friends, school or parents. Emil (30) is unemployed, he is angry and looks down on everyone else. Petter (60) is a Norwegian renowned scriptwriter who wants to make a film about the national hero Fridtjof Nansen. Two men and one boy, one day in Oslo, whom all experiences a social and emotional fall. The film discusses the male role in the contemporary Norway.
Who directed HIM?
HIM was directed by Guro Bruusgaard.
Who stars in HIM?
The principal cast of HIM includes Johannes Joner, Emil Johnsen, Frank Werner Laug, Laila Goody, Ylva Gallon.
When was HIM released and how long is it?
HIM was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for HIM?
The original motion picture soundtrack for HIM was composed by Erik Hedin.