The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival is featuring quite a few Norwegian films this year! Among them, is Listen Up! (Hør her’a!)—”A sparkling dramedy about identity, gender, class, and family.”
“Based on the popular novel by Gulraiz Sharif, it’s bold and angry, charming and generous, and always full of love. All that sympathetic 15-year-old Mahmoud wants is a relaxing summer without the hustle and bustle, but then Uncle Ji, who has a problematic relationship with Mahmoud’s mother, comes to visit from Pakistan. Not only does Mahmoud have to do double the shopping runs, but he winds up responsible for guiding his uncle around Oslo. Meanwhile, Mahmood’s younger brother Ali has a secret that will turn all of their lives upside down. The energy and irreverence of Mahmoud and his hilarious point of view about the Norwegian/Pakistani cultural clash make for a fresh and entertaining cinematic experience with a dynamic visual style and lively pace.” –Alissa Simon, MSPIFF
Use code NOHMSPIFF43 at checkout for $2 off tickets.
Pre-Show Happy Hour and Meet-Up
Thursday | April 18, 2024
5:30pm-7:00pm
Film begins at 7:15pm
Pracna, right next to The Main 4 Theatre.
Ethan Bjelland Hagberg, who has taught two courses on the book through the Mindekirken Norwegian Language + Culture Program, is hosting a casual happy hour meet-up at Pracna before the 7:15pm screening on Thursday, April 18th. Stop by to talk about the book and learn some of the Norwegian slang and ethnolect used in the film!