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BEWARE OF CHILDREN (BARN)
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Completed - NORWEGIAN - Drama - 157 minutes

Log Line

During a break in school, 13 year-old Lykke, accidentally kills her classmate Jamie. Was it only innocent play behind? Liv, the school's principal and the secret lover of Jamie's father, must find the strength to confront a community in distress, and her own highly conflicted emotions.

Media

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2019 (Debut)
  • Busan 2019 (Line up)
  • AFM 2019 (Line up)
  • Ventana Sur 2019 (Premiere)
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Synopsis

When crisis strikes we reveal our true colors.

Beware of Children traces the dramatic aftermath of a tragic event in a middle class suburb of Oslo. During a break in school 13 year-old Lykke, the daughter of a prominent Labour Party member, seriously injures her classmate Jamie, the son of a high profile right-wing politician. When Jamie later dies in hospital, contradicting versions of what actually happened risks making a difficult and traumatic situation worse. Was it only innocent play behind? Liv, the school’s principal and the secret lover of Jamie’s father, must find the strength to confront a community in distress, and her own highly conflicted emotions.

Market status

  • CAN
    Screening Requested

Production

Country(ies) : NORWAY, SWEDEN

BRAZIL SUPO MUNGAM FIL
NETHERLAND Apr 30, 2020 ARTI FILM
NORWAY ARTHAUS


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Festivals and Awards

Busan IFF 2019 World Cinema
Thessaloniki IFF 2019 Official Selection
Ventana Sur 2019 European Films
Giornate Degli Autori 2019


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