New Nordic Cinema: Disco

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Category
Entertainment
Start date
2021-10-20 15:00:00
End date
2021-10-20 21:00:00
Address / City
58 Park Ave New York
Location
NY, US
“Strange, surprising and increasingly unnerving” (THR) — see the new film Disco (Norway, 2019; dir. Jorunn Myklebust Syversen) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House!

Nineteen-year-old Mirjam (Josefine Frida Pettersen) is the step-daughter of a charismatic pastor of an evangelical movement called The Freedom. As a world champion in disco freestyle dancing as well as the leader of the youth group in the congregation, Mirjam is the pride of the church — until a collapse onstage makes her begin to question her faith. Her family’s solution is for her to become a better believer; though Mirjam tries, her body continues to fail her. Frustrated by the feeling of not being seen, Mirjam finds herself drawn to a stricter, more conservative congregation; but will her faith provide her with the answers she needs? (94 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles)

“As beautiful and heartbreaking as watching a dancer pirouette into an abyss”—Film Threat

Film screenings will take place as a 3 PM matinee and 7 PM evening showing. Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance online at the link; film screenings will take place in Victor Borge Hall. All attendees are required to present proof of vaccination upon arrival in compliance with New York State government.

Organizer
Scandinavia House
Phone
212.779.3587
Email
info@amscan.org