Sons ( Norwegian : Sønner ) is a 2006 Norwegian film focusing on the conflict between a pederast and the boys with whom he has had intimate relationships (his "sons"). It is Erik Richter Strand 's first feature film as a director, and the feature-film debut of producer Eric Vogel and cinematographer Johan-Fredrik Bødker .
11-450: Lars ( Nils Jørgen Kaalstad ) is a 25-year-old man who is going nowhere in life. He is a lifeguard in a swimming hall in the eastern parts of Oslo (characterized by its lower middle class population). He is well-meaning, but he has a violent temper - the result of an unhappy, abuse-ridden childhood. His best friend Jørgen (Edward Schultheiss) is transitioning to adult life with his live-partner, Anja (Marika Enstad) and their children, but Lars
22-530: A major role in the Netflix comedy series Norsemen , a parody of Viking life and customs. He kept the role for the duration of the show's three seasons, until March 2020. In 2019, Kaalstad received the Hedda Award in the category Best Male Actor for his role in the play Uten navn - Å miste sine nærmeste by Mattis Herman Nyquist and Fredrik Høyer. Kaalstad performs as an electronic musician under
33-498: Is a Norwegian theatre award, first presented in 1998. It is named after the character "Hedda" from Ibsen 's play Hedda Gabler . Among its categories, which have varied over the years, are: Best Theatre Production, Best Direction, Best Stage Performance, and occasionally an honorary prize. The prize is administered by the Association of Norwegian Theatres and Orchestras ( Norsk teater- og orkesterforening ) in collaboration with
44-405: Is a film you do not want to miss". Variety writes: "A hard-hitting and thoughtful drama about a young man's quest to expose a pedophile, Sons is an impressive first film by young Norwegian writer-director Erik Richter Strand [...]. Intense semi-thriller maintains interest without slipping into cliche, and has an ending both satisfying and unexpected". Sons had its international premiere at
55-545: Is still living the bachelor's life, consisting mostly of drinking beer and playing soccer. One day at a swimming pool, Lars recognizes Hans ( Henrik Mestad ), a middle-aged man with a reputation for "fiddling" with teenage boys in the neighborhood. Lars alerts Anja, the manager of the pool, that Hans is a menace who needs to be barred from the facilities. Anja says that Lars needs to get his life together and stop making uncorroborated accusations. When Lars meets Tim ( Mikkel Bratt Silset ), one of Hans' victims, he resolves to prevent
66-695: The National Theatre in 1992 and 1993, respectively. He graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in the spring of 2007. Since January 2009, he has been permanently employed as an actor at the National Theatre. From 2012 to 2014, Kaalstad had a recurring role on the Netflix show Lilyhammer about a former New York gangster trying to start a new life in Lillehammer , Norway. In 2016, he landed
77-833: The San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain; since then, it has been featured in more than 20 film festivals worldwide. Among its numerous trophies the film has won the Fassbinder Award in Mannheim, Germany , and The Grand Jury Award at the Seattle International Film Festival in the USA. Nils J%C3%B8rgen Kaalstad Nils Jørgen "Jøgge" Kaalstad (born 23 January 1979) is a Norwegian actor and musician who performs under
88-429: The predator from harming any more children. The film received highly positive reviews from Norwegian film critics. Dagbladet ' s movie critic Inger Bentzrud gave the film a " die throw " of 5 out of 6, writing (translated from Norwegian): "The hunt for the molester takes place in a thriller-like race against the police. But still the film leaves a large room for reflection by providing such a multi-dimensional picture of
99-446: The relationship between the perpetrator and the abused boys. As a debut work this shows both courage and social commitment". On the webpages of TV 2 , film critic Vibeke Johnsen gives the film 6 point (of 6 possible), and she wrote: "This is visionary and mainstream both at the same time. You are going to have to look around long for a film where script, direction, acting and credibility all click together as well. In other words, Sønner
110-637: The stage name Sideshow Jøgge . He is best known to international audiences as Dag Solstad from Lilyhammer and Arvid from Norsemen , both shown on Netflix . Nils Jørgen Kaalstad was a child actor in Bærum Children's Theater between the years 1985 and 1997. At the same time, he appeared in various short films, as well as playing the roles of Olaf in Henrik Ibsen 's The Pillars of Society and Anton in Det Lykkelige Valg at
121-537: The stage name Sideshow Jøgge, often with collaborator Olav Brekke Mathisen . They have made a number of music videos for other artists such as Snuten and King Midas , as well as commercials, including for Quart Festival 2005. The duo released the album N*A*O*M*B (Nugatti All Ova Me Butty) in 2003. In 2018, Kaalstad married actress Marian Saastad Ottesen , who also stars in Lilyhammer and Norsemen . Hedda Award The Hedda Award ( Heddaprisen )
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