EPISODE · Jul 13, 2023 · 29 MIN
Showcast: Self-Actualization and Hypnosis w/ Ernst De Greer, Asta August and Herbert Nordrum (2023 KVIFF)
from TFV Network · host The Film Verdict
TFV's Matt Micucci shares his conversations with director Ernst De Greer, and actors Asta August and Herbert Nordrum, about 'The Hypnosis,' one of the highlights from the main competition of the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This satirical gem follows the journey of André and Vera, who navigate the world of business and personal relationships, but whose life is turned upside down after Vera's hypnotherapy session takes an unexpected turn. "The Hypnosis" garnered much critical acclaim, winning both the FIPRESCI Prize and the European Cinema Label Award, as well as Best Actor for Nordrum. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to "The Hypnosis and director Ernst De Greer (01:22) The link between hypnosis and social norms (03:29) Performing roles in everyday life (05:00) Is watching films a hypnotic experience? (06:33) Exploring gender roles (08:13) Are Scandinavian people stiff? (09:27) A background in film theory (11:47) Directing actors (13:06) Telling outsider stories (14:27) Introducing actors Ernst De Greer and Herbert Nordrum (14:50) Dealing with social norms (16:57) A collaborative set (18:13) Getting into acting (20:31) Creating tension and loving the struggle (23:00) Gender roles and stereotypes (25:10) The risk of defying the status quo (26:02) Experiencing hypnosis (28:38) Outro
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TFV's Matt Micucci shares his conversations with director Ernst De Greer, and actors Asta August and Herbert Nordrum, about 'The Hypnosis,' one of the highlights from the main competition of the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This satirical gem follows the journey of André and Vera, who navigate the world of business and personal relationships, but whose life is turned upside down after Vera's hypnotherapy session takes an unexpected turn. "The Hypnosis" garnered much critical acclaim, winning both the FIPRESCI Prize and the European Cinema Label Award, as well as Best Actor for Nordrum. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to "The Hypnosis and director Ernst De Greer (01:22) The link between hypnosis and social norms (03:29) Performing roles in everyday life (05:00) Is watching films a hypnotic experience? (06:33) Exploring gender roles (08:13) Are Scandinavian people stiff? (09:27) A background in film theory (11:47) Directing actors (13:06) Telling outsider stories (14:27) Introducing actors Ernst De Greer and Herbert Nordrum (14:50) Dealing with social norms (16:57) A collaborative set (18:13) Getting into acting (20:31) Creating tension and loving the struggle (23:00) Gender roles and stereotypes (25:10) The risk of defying the status quo (26:02) Experiencing hypnosis (28:38) Outro
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