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Norwegian Film Explores Feminism, Power, and Consent

9/11/2025

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"Dreams (Sex Love)" is a Norwegian film by Dag Johan Haugerud that examines gender and sexuality.
It features an almost all-female cast, highlighting differing generational views on feminism.
High school student Johanne grapples with her feelings for her French teacher, Johanna, prompting discussions on power and consent.
The dialogue-heavy film explores characters' mixed emotions about Johanne's autofictional novel.
It is the concluding part of a trilogy focused on Oslo's sexual and romantic norms, opening at Film Forum on September 12th.

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Story summary

"Dreams (Sex Love)" is a Norwegian film by Dag Johan Haugerud that examines gender and sexuality.
It features an almost all-female cast, highlighting differing generational views on feminism.
High school student Johanne grapples with her feelings for her French teacher, Johanna, prompting discussions on power and consent.
The dialogue-heavy film explores characters' mixed emotions about Johanne's autofictional novel.
It is the concluding part of a trilogy focused on Oslo's sexual and romantic norms, opening at Film Forum on September 12th.