Norway
Dag Johan Haugerud
Johanne documents her intense crush on her French teacher. Her mother, grandmother, end up reading these intimate writings. They're both horrified by the contents but taken by the powerful writing and story. Johanne navigates romantic ideals vs reality, exploring emotions of self-discovery, love, and sexuality.
Dag Johan Haugerud was educated as a librarian and then graduated with a degree in film studies from Stockholm University. He also studied dramaturgy at the University of Oslo and creative writing at Telemark University College. He has worked as a journalist and dramatist for various dance and theater companies. He made his debut as a film director with the short 16 LIVING CLICHÉS in 1998. I BELONG (2012), Haugerud's feature film debut, was awarded the Norwegian Critics' Prize and four Norwegian Amanda awards. With BEWARE OF CHILDREN, he won bigtime; in addition to the Dragon Award for Best film and Actor at the Gothenburg Film Festival, the film won a record number of 9 Amanda’s after the international premiere at Giornate Degli Autori.
Filmography
The Light from the Chocolate Factory (2020); Beware of Children (2019); I Belong (2007)
