Becoming a Citizen (2016)

• 82%
• 2016
• Documentary
• Janne Lindgren

English title: "Becoming a Citizen". Director Janne Lindgren follows Max and Sofia through their first year at school in Oslo, the capital of Norway. "Becoming a Citizen" is a warm story is told from the children's perspective. The scenes are full of small details and drama and the film will suit both young and old. The director shows that she has her own film language and an ability to create a safe space for her characters so that they open up to being themselves. The film captures a feeling of how the Norwegian school system functions, which encourages many outdoor activities in nature, which can be a good reference point for Asian countries looking to implement "nature education". Director Janne Lindgren follows them through their first year, and with keen observation, patience and silent fly-on-the-wall techniques, she has captured unique and real situations where little details are magical. The production company behind the film is Sant og Usant, which in recent years has grown to be one of the leading production companies in Norway. Previously they have been behind films such as "Varicella" (Victor Kossakowski), "Bravehearts" (Karianne Mo) and "Maiko - Dancing Child" (Åse Drivenes).