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The Worst Person in the World
Verdens verste menneske
2021 128 min Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France R 18+
★8.2
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Director: Joachim Trier
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Description
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$3.03M
Worldwide:
$12.69M
Starring
Renate Reinsve
Actor
Anders Danielsen Lie
Actor
Herbert Nordrum
Actor
Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2021
— Best Actress
Goya Awards 2023
— Best European Film
Cannes Film Festival 2021
— Palme d'Or
César Awards 2022
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2022
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2022
— Best International Feature Film
Goya Awards 2023
— Best European Film
European Film Awards 2021
— Best Actress
European Film Awards 2021
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2022
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
The Worst Person in the World is widely praised as a sophisticated, emotionally resonant exploration of millennial indecision and the search for identity. While many viewers find the film’s authentic portrayal of life’s messy complexities deeply moving, a vocal minority finds the protagonist alienating and the narrative aimless.
| Acting | Renate Reinsve delivers an exceptional, nuanced performance that grounds the protagonist's internal instability. | |
| Pacing | The 12-chapter narrative structure successfully creates a dynamic, multi-layered portrait of a young woman's life transitions. | |
| Cinematography | The film features elegant, atmospheric cinematography that effectively complements its intimate and emotional themes. | |
| Theme | The protagonist, Julia, divides audiences; some view her as a relatable, authentic depiction of a lost generation, while others find her inherently selfish, empty, and devoid of empathy. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised by many for its sincere examination of modern anxiety and societal pressures, though critics of the film argue the story lacks a coherent moral arc or satisfying conclusion. |