Description: How far will you go to achieve your dreams when everything you do to succeed seems to make you unhappy? After the intense years following her breakthrough, Maja (29) collapses. The acclaimed artist is forced to put everything on hold. Depressed and broke, she moves back home. Her mother helps her land a job at a high school. Maja faces the harsh reality of everyday life and must rediscover herself. (aka “LAVE FORVENTNINGER”)
Genre: Feature Film
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Production Company: MAIPO FILM
Location: Norway
Producer: Synnøve Hørsdal – Lotte Sandbu
Writer/Director: Eivind Landsvik
Email: lotte@maipo.no
Phone: +47 400 21 310
Snowglobe Films: Refshalevej 157a, Copenhagen 1432 Denmark
Email: info@snowglobefilm.com
Phone: +45 31 74 60 74
Low Expectations: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Artistic Renewal
In the feature film “Low Expectations,” directed by Eivind Landsvik, audiences are invited into the poignant narrative of Maja, a 29-year-old artist facing her darkest moments. After the whirlwind of success following her breakthrough, Maja’s world crumbles, leading her to grapple with profound depression and financial instability. This introspective tale unfolds as she returns to her childhood home, where her mother helps point her in a new direction, landing her a job in a local high school.
The film explores the themes of ambition, vulnerability, and the stark contrasts between personal fulfillment and societal expectations. With Maja at the heart of the story, viewers will witness her confront the mundane realities of life while searching for her identity beyond the art world. The strong performances led by Maja’s character promise to resonate deeply, making “Low Expectations” a noteworthy addition to the contemporary cinematic landscape, developed by the talented producers Synnøve Hørsdal and Lotte Sandbu from MAIPO FILM and Snowglobe Films.
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