Overview
- Eivind Landsvik’s feature debut Low Expectations had its world premiere in the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival and has generated notable positive buzz from critics.
- The film marks pop musician Marie Ulven’s first acting role as Maja, a young singer who withdraws from fame to rebuild her life while working a temp job at a local school.
- Salaud Morisset closed sales at the Cannes market for Benelux, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic and Greece, adding to earlier deals for France and Germany.
- Nordisk Film Distribution has scheduled a Nordic theatrical release for Norway on Sept. 11, 2026, while offers and negotiations continue for markets including the U.K., Italy, the U.S. and several others.
- Produced by Maipo Film with co-producer Snowglobe, the movie received backing from national funds such as the Norwegian Film Institute and Eurimages and is being positioned within a contemporary Nordic cinema tradition that often explores isolation and mental health.