AMNESIA, 2014
Norway | DCP, Color, 74’ | Norwegian
Director: Nini Bull Robsahm
Cast: Pia Tjelta, Christian Rubeck
Kathrine and Thomas, a writer couple, go on vacation on an island on the west coast of Norway. While Kathrine’s intention is to finish writing her book, Thomas wants to have a child. When their conflicting ideas lead to a fight Thomas hits his head and loses his memory. Kathrine sees this as an opportunity to get on to a new start. Rife with suspense, the film questions how people quickly adjust to the shifting dynamics of their relationships and can move on with their lives as if nothing had happened.