Directing

Sara Johnsen

Born March 4, 1970 · Oslo, Norway (age 56)

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Known For

The MonitorThe Monitor · 2011
The Monitor
5.82011
MovieDramaThriller
Oslo, Norway. After living a traumatic experience, Anna and her son Anders move into a huge apartment building. Feeling constantly terrified and insecure, Anna buys a babycall to monitor Anders while he sleeps.
UpperdogUpperdog · 2009
Upperdog
6.42009
MovieComedyDrama
As young children, half-siblings Axel and Yanne are adopted to Norway. They are separated on arrival, him to material wealth on Oslo's west side, her to an average family on the east side. In contrast to her younger brother, Yanne remembers their journey to Norway, but she has no idea where he might be now.
All That Matters Is PastAll That Matters Is Past · 2012
All That Matters Is Past
5.62012
MovieThrillerDrama
Reunited after years apart, childhood sweethearts William and Janne are forced to confront the dark secrets of their past-and the menacing presence of William's pathologically jealous brother — in this haunting story from celebrated Norwegian director Sara Johnsen.
Framing MomFraming Mom · 2016
Framing Mom
6.52016
MovieDrama
In the middle of her wedding reception, the doubtful bride Unn Tove finds a newborn baby girl abandoned in the hotel restroom. She turns her over to Child Services. 16 years later, a young and energetic girl shows up at her door step. It's Rosemari, the baby from the wedding. Together, they start investigating the circumstances leading to Rosemari's birth. They unravel a story about a young couple's unrestrained love, an eccentric ex-boxer with a taste for erotics, and a mother covering up her life's biggest secret. "Framing Mom" is a touching and funny story about how sex, lies and biology created a beautiful flower, Rosemari.
Hormones and Other DemonsHormones and Other Demons · 2003
Hormones and Other Demons
4.32003
MovieDrama
Eduarda (Eddi) wants to become a woman, but what makes a woman? Maybe breasts help? She goes on holiday with her family and meets Lukas. Unfortunately, she is not the only family member who wants to feel attractive. Are we really defined by what others see?
Most People Live in ChinaMost People Live in China · 2002
Most People Live in China
5.92002
MovieComedyDrama
A movie inspired by eight Norwegian political parties, written by six writers and directed by nine directors: a man gets a nasty surprise skinny dipping, a cow eats a cell phone, a lesbian couple loses a child, a blind girl sells dubious lottery tickets, a boy falls in love, a man picks up a hitchhiker, three girls get help from a man in pajamas, and nine old men find a young girl stuck in a swamp.
Kissed by WinterKissed by Winter · 2005
Kissed by Winter
5.82005
MovieDramaThriller
Following her son's death, Victoria moves to a small community to work as a doctor at the local clinic. She attempts to forget and move on with her life but finds it impossible when a local boy is found dead in the snow and Victoria must tell the boy's parents. Police quickly explains it as an accident but Victoria finds that there is something strange about the whole affair.
Courts mais Gay : Tome 12Courts mais Gay : Tome 12 · 2006
Courts mais Gay : Tome 12
2006
MovieDramaComedy
A collection of gay short films. The 7 short films are: Arie (2005); Gaydar (2002); Cabalerno (2006); Rapid Guy Movement (2004); Fairies (2003); For the Time Being [Le moment venu] (2006); Hormones and Other Demons [Hormoner og andre demoner] (2001).

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