Eivind Landsvik's "Low Expectations" Opens in French Cinemas on October 14
On October 14, "Low Expectations," a film by Norwegian director Eivind Landsvik, makes its debut. The story centers on Maja, a musician whose career takes an unexpected turn, prompting her to seek refuge with her mother, a teacher in Oslo. There, she secures a position as a high school monitor. As Maja steps back from performing, she begins to reconnect with her passion for life. Landsvik drew inspiration from a personal moment of humility while overseeing students during exams, which led him to reflect on his own journey. The film delves into themes of identity and ambition, exploring what lies beyond a life devoted to music. "Low Expectations" collaborates with Club Artistik Rezo.
Key facts
- "Low Expectations" is directed by Eivind Landsvik
- The film opens in cinemas on October 14
- The protagonist Maja is a musician at the peak of her career whose ambitions are abruptly interrupted
- Maja retreats to her mother, a teacher in Oslo, who gets her a job as a high school monitor
- Landsvik's inspiration came from a job supervising high school students during exams to prevent cheating
- The director describes the experience as a lesson in humility, occurring when he was broke and depressed
- The film explores whether there is anything for the protagonist beyond her life as a musical artist
- The film is a partner of the Club Artistik Rezo
Entities
Artists
- Eivind Landsvik
- Maja
Institutions
- Club Artistik Rezo
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway