Loveable (film)

Loveable
Norwegian	Elskling
Directed by	Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Written by	Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Produced by	Thomas Robsahm
Starring	Helga Guren Oddgeir Thune Heidi Gjermundsen Broch Marte Magnusdottir Solem
Cinematography	Øystein Mamen
Edited by	Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Production companies	Nordisk Film Amarcord
Release dates	2 July 2024 (2024-07-02)(KVIFF) 11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)(Norway)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	Norway
Language	Norwegian

Loveable (Norwegian : Elskling) is a 2025 drama film directed, written and edited by Lilja Ingolfsdottir in her feature directorial debut. It stars Helga Guren as a housewife navigating life after her husband, played by Oddgeir Thune, decides to end their marriage.

The film had its world premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 2 July 2024, where it received the Special Jury Prize and four other awards. At the 2025 Amanda Awards, the film led with nine nominations.

Cast

• Helga Guren as Maria
• Oddgeir Thune as Sigmund
• Heidi Gjermundsen Broch as Therapist
• Maja Tothammer-Hruza as Alma
• Marte Magnusdottir Solem as Maria's friend
• Elisabeth Sand as Maria's mother

Production

Between 2022 and 2025, the film received approximately NOK 7.5 million in funding from the Norwegian Film Institute. ^[1] In September 2023, it won the Best Nordic Project and received a €3,000 grant at the Finnish Film Affair. ^[2] In an interview with Variety , Ingolfsdottir stated that the film was based on her experience and it had been in development for fifteen years. ^[3]

Release

Loveable had its world premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 2 July 2024, competing for the Crystal Globe award. ^[4] It was theatrically released in Norway on 11 October 2024. ^[5]

Accolades

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival	6 July 2024	Crystal Globe	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Nominated	[6]
		Special Jury Prize		Won
		Best Actress	Helga Guren	Won
		Ecumenical Jury Award	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Won
		Europa Cinemas Label Award		Won
		FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe Competition		Won
CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival	14 September 2024	Emeric Pressburger Prize		Won	[7]
		International Confederation of Art Cinemas Jury's Prize		Won
		International Ecumenical Jury Prize		Won
Reykjavík International Film Festival	7 October 2024	Golden Puffin		Nominated	[8]
		Golden Puffin – Special Mention	Helga Guren	Won
Les Arcs Film Festival	21 December 2024	Crystal Arrow	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Nominated	[9]
		Jury Grand Prize		Won
		Best Performance	Helga Guren	Won
Edda Awards	27 March 2025	Foreign Film of the Year	Loveable	Won	[10]
Beijing International Film Festival	26 April 2025	Best Feature Film	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Won	[11]
		Best Director		Won
		Best Actress	Helga Guren	Won
		Best Screenplay	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Won
Amanda Awards	16 August 2025	Best Film	Lilja Ingolfsdottir and Thomas Robsahm	Pending	[12]
		Best Director	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Pending
		Best Lead Performance	Helga Guren	Pending
		Best Supporting Performance	Oddgeir Thune	Pending
		Best Newcomer	Maja Tothammer-Hruza	Pending
		Best Screenplay	Lilja Ingolfsdottir	Pending
		Best Editing		Pending
		Best Cinematography	Øystein Mamen	Pending
		People's Amanda	Loveable	Pending

References

1. "Loveable". Norwegian Film Institute . Retrieved 8 July 2025.
2. Tabbara, Mona (22 September 2023). "Finnish Film Affair 2023 applauds buzzy Nordic projects 'The Missile', 'Lovable'". Screen International . Retrieved 8 July 2025.
3. Vourlias, Christopher (23 September 2023). "Divorce Drama 'Loveable' Asks What It Means to Be a 'Strong, Modern Woman' in the Face of a Messy Break-Up". Variety . Retrieved 8 July 2025.
4. Ntim, Zac (28 May 2024). "Karlovy Vary Reveals Competition Lineup And Jury Members Including Christine Vachon". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 8 July 2025.
5. Lodderhose, Diana (29 June 2024). "'Loveable': Watch The Trailer For Karlovy Vary Competition Title From Director Lilja Ingolfsdottir". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
6. Wise, Damon (6 July 2024). "Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Mark Cousins' Doc 'A Sudden Glimpse To Deeper Things' Takes The Crystal Globe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
7. "Here are the winners of CineFest!". CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival . 14 September 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
8. Lemercier, Fabien (7 October 2024). "Super Happy Forever scoops the Golden Puffin at Reykjavík". Cineuropa . Retrieved 8 July 2025.
9. Leffler, Rebecca (23 December 2024). "'Kneecap' wins top prize at Les Arcs Film Festival". Screen International. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
10. Abbatescianni, Davide (27 March 2025). "When the Light Breaks crowned Film of the Year and Touch dominates with ten wins at Iceland's Edda Awards". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
11. Szalai, Georg (26 April 2025). "Lilja Ingolfsdottir's 'Loveable' Wins Four Awards, Including for Best Film, as Beijing Fest Closes on a Musical Note". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 8 July 2025.
12. "Amandaprisen 2025: Dette er de nominerte!". Filmweb (in Norwegian). 18 June 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.

External links

• Loveable at IMDb