Reprise (2006)

Reprise (2006)
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Two buddies are taken down different paths in life when one becomes a success and the other fails to grab the brass ring in this comedy drama. Erik (Espen Klouman-Hoiner) and Phillip (Anders Danielsen Lie) are close friends who have known each other since they were children. Erik and Phillip grew up sharing a passion for literature, particularly the work of novelist Sten Egil Dahl (Sigmund Sæverud) and they each dreamed of becoming writers themselves someday. Both Erik and Phillip completed their first novels in their early twenties, but while Phillip's book was accepted by a major publisher and became a best-seller, Erik's book instead earned a sheaf of rejection slips. The harsh glare of the celebrity lifestyle and his obsessive relationship with his girlfriend, Kari (Viktoria Winge), cause Phillip to suffer a nervous breakdown, and after a stay in a treatment facility he tries to resume his relationship with Kari and his friendship with Erik. Erik, meanwhile, is still struggling to join the ranks of the published, and his romance with Lillian (Silje Hagen) begins to fray as the frustrated would-be author spends more time with Phillip and his pretentious compatriots. Reprise received its North American premiere at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Espen Klouman-HoinerAnders Danielsen Lie, (more)
Director(s):
Joachim Trier
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Reprise

Two buddies are taken down different paths in life when one becomes a success and the other fails to grab the brass ring in this comedy drama. Erik (Espen Klouman-Hoiner) and Phillip (Anders Danielsen Lie) are close friends who have known each other since they were children. Erik and Phillip grew up sharing a passion for literature, particularly the work of novelist Sten Egil Dahl (Sigmund Sæverud) and they each dreamed of becoming writers themselves someday. Both Erik and Phillip completed their first novels in their early twenties, but while Phillip's book was accepted by a major publisher and became a best-seller, Erik's book instead earned a sheaf of rejection slips. The harsh glare of the celebrity lifestyle and his obsessive relationship with his girlfriend, Kari (Viktoria Winge), cause Phillip to suffer a nervous breakdown, and after a stay in a treatment facility he tries to resume his relationship with Kari and his friendship with Erik. Erik, meanwhile, is still struggling to join the ranks of the published, and his romance with Lillian (Silje Hagen) begins to fray as the frustrated would-be author spends more time with Phillip and his pretentious compatriots. Reprise received its North American premiere at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

Complete Cast of Reprise


Director(s):
Joachim Trier
Writer(s):
Eskil VogtJoachim Trier
Producer(s):
Karin Julsrud
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Independent Films
Reprise Awards:
  • 2006 - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - Best Director
  • 2006 - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - Don Quijote Prize (FICC)
  • 2006 - Toronto International Film Festival - Discovery Award
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Fabio C.

    Yes, this is a Norwegian movie and you will have to read subtitles. If you believe that only American movies in English are worthy of your time then you should skip this one. I liked the movie very much. It has a rating of 87 Percent from Rottentomatoes.com.

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    Raymond H.

    This was a REALLY BAD movie !! Hard to follow, poor plot! Can not recommend to anyone.

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    Linda S.

    Whew! What a depressing movie! Confusing and too deep for me, I guess! Subtitles were too fast to read sometimes and the whole plot was meaningless to me! Ugly!

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