ARMAND
2024 (Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden)
Directed by: Halfdan Ullman Tondel
When six-year-old Armand is accused of crossing boundaries with his best friend Jon at school, it sets off a chain of events that drags parents and school staff into a gripping battle for redemption. Winner of this year's Caméra d'Or at Cannes, Norwegian writer-director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, grandson of Ingmar Bergman and Liv Ullmann, masterfully constructs a narrative that slowly unveils its secrets as the incident remains shrouded in mystery. No one truly knows what happened between the boys, and as perceptions shift, the story keeps you on the edge of your seat, observing every subtle expression and gesture. Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in The World) delivers a stunning performance as Armand's mother. With perfect pacing and a foreboding atmosphere, Armand is a captivating exploration of human nature and the complexities of parenthood. Enhanced by an evocative score and striking cinematography, this stylistically gripping debut promises to leave you breathless.
Norway’s submission to the 2025 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
2024 Cannes Film Festival - Won - Golden Camera
2024 Hamptons International Film Festival - Won - Golden Starfish Award
2024 Chicago International Film Festival
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