Laurens Perol

One evening, in order to prove his worth to his peers, Henrik (11) is challenged to watch yet another playlist of violent internet videos, each more disturbing and real than the last. A study of experiences not unknown to many young people, and what may unfold when adults aren't paying attention.

Trine refuses to fly. When the 18-year-old environmental activist and trumpet talent only has a few days to travel 1500 km from Lofoten to Oslo in order to reach a crucial audition at the Opera House, she is forced to hitchhike, despite great time pressure. Suddenly, her passion for music and environmental idealism is set against each other. Å ØVE (TO PRACTICE) is a film that explores resistance in passion, a deeply intimate encounter with music and the practice of listening to oneself.

A story about a couple in love, and what it means to be caught between attraction and differences.

A cinematic study following the director’s development of a visual language. Only with the use of light, music and sound, we explore – frame by frame – the creative establishment of content and form for the future feature film ‘Å Øve’ (to practice).