Armand (film)

Armand is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Norwegian filmmaker Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, in his feature directorial debut.[1]

Armand
Directed byHalfdan Ullmann Tøndel
Written byHalfdan Ullmann Tøndel
Produced byAndrea Berentsen Ottmar
Starring
CinematographyPål Ulvik Rokseth
Edited byRobert Krantz
Music byElla van der Woude
Production
companies
  • Eye Eye Pictures
  • Keplerfilm
  • Prolaps
  • One Two Films
  • Zefyr
  • Film i Väst
Distributed byNorsk Filmdistribusjon
Release dates
  • 18 May 2024 (2024-05-18) (Cannes)
  • 27 September 2024 (2024-09-27) (Norway)
Running time
116 minutes
Countries
  • Norway
  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Sweden
LanguageNorwegian

It had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 18 May 2024, and won the Caméra d'Or, which is awarded for the best first feature film. It is scheduled to be theatrically released in Norway on 27 September 2024.

Plot

After an alleged fight between two 6-year-old boys, the parents and school staff are called in to clarify the incident.

Cast

Production

Armand is the feature directorial debut of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, grandson of Norwegian actress Liv Ullman and Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.[2] It is a production of Eye Eye Pictures, which was launched in 2022 by the former Oslo Pictures CEO-producer Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and producer Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, both of whom worked on Joachim Trier's acclaimed 2021 film The Worst Person in the World.[3] Armand is produced by Berentsen Ottmar, in co-production with Keplerfilm (Netherlands), Prolaps (Sweden) and One Two Films (Germany), as well as Zefyr (Norway) and Film i Väst (Sweden).[1] Trier and Bjørkly Graver served as the executive producers.[4]

Release

Armand was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 18 May 2024,[5] and is scheduled to be theatrically released in Norway on 27 September 2024.[6]

International sales are handled by Charades.[1]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 67% based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10.[7] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100 based on 7 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[8]

Accolades
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Cannes Film Festival 24 May 2024 Prix Un Certain Regard Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Nominated [9]
25 May 2024 Caméra d'Or Won [5]

References
  1. Keslassy, Elsa (26 June 2023). "'The Worst Person in the World' Producers, Cannes Breakout Star Renate Reinsve Reteam on 'Armand' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. Wise, Damon (18 May 2024). "'Armand' Review: Renata Reinsve Shines In Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's Intense School Drama – Cannes Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. Pham, Annika (18 August 2022). "'The Worst Person in the World' Producers Launch Eye Eye Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  4. Abbatescianni, Davide (29 June 2023). "Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's debut feature, Armand, in production". Cineuropa. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  6. "Armand åpner norsk filmfestival etter Cannes-premiere: – Vel så nervepirrende". Samtiden (in Norwegian). NTB. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  7. "Armand". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  8. "Armand". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  9. "Cannes 2024 line-up guide: Un Certain Regard titles". Screen International. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.


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