Two heterosexual, married chimney sweeps find themselves in situations that challenge their vision of sexuality. One of them has a sexual relationship with another man, without perceiving it as an expression of homosexual desire or as an infidelity to his wife. The other starts having night-time dreams in which he sees himself as a woman. He begins to wonder to what extent the gaze of others has shaped his personality, and whether there are aspects of himself that he has repressed.
Remarkable for the accuracy of its dialogue and the banality of its situations, Sex offers an unusual structure, with sequences of equal length, devoted in its entirety to the study of the characters’ psyches. The first of a trilogy, the film promises a sharp look at Norwegian mores and the established heteronormativity.
« Sex offers a thought-provoking reflection on identity, sexuality and freedom sparked by a simple conversation between two male colleagues. »
Allan Hunter Screen Daily 28/12/2024
C.I.C.A.E Award, Panorama, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Label Europa Cinemas, Berlinale - EFM 2024, 2024, de
Best Actor, Valladolid International Film Festival, 2024, es
Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Direction, Best Actor, Amanda Awards, 2024, no
Special Jury Mention, Odessa International Film Festival, 2024, ua
Dag JOHAN HAUGERUD
Born in Norway in 1964, Dag Johan Haugerud is the author of numerous best-selling novels. He also works as a filmmaker: his films include the multi-award-winning Som du ser meg (2012) and Barn (2019), which won numerous Amandas Awards (Norwegian International Film Festival). In 2023, he embarked on his most ambitious film project to date, The Oslo Trilogy. Sex was presented at the Berlinale in 2024 (Panorama), Love was selected for the Venice Festival competition in 2024, and Dreams is following in early 2025.
