Loveable / Elskling
Maria juggles with four children and a demanding career while her husband Sigmund travels all the time. One day they get into an ugly argument which leads Sigmund to ask her for a divorce. Faced with this unexpected catastrophic situation, Maria must come to terms with herself.
Loveable is Norwegian filmmaker Lilja Ingolfsdottir’s first feature but it is bursting with the wisdom accumulated through life’s joys and struggles. Her astute writing and empathetic direction of an excellent cast made the film an obvious favourite at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival where it world premiered in July. The sharp and poignant drama was rightfully awarded the Special Jury Prize, the Europa Cinemas Label, the FIPRESCI Award (critics’ choice) and the Ecumenical Jury Prize. And, of course, the Best Actress award for Helga Guren's heartbreaking performance. Her truthful interpretation is all the more crucial since Loveable isn’t only a film about a break-up. It is about a woman´s opportunity for self-knowledge, growth and having to deal with unconscious and dysfunctional patterns in herself.
This screening features a video message from the filmmaker for the Cork audience.
Spirit of the Festival Best Film and Best Screenplay nominee