LARS ER LOL
Norway, Denmark

Nominated for European Young Audience Award 2024

Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.

Directed by: Eirik Sæter Stordahl
Written by: Eirik Sæter Stordahl, Iben Akerlie
Produced by: Caroline Hitland
Cinematography: Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen
Editing: Cathrine Ambus
Costume Design: Nell Knudsen
Cast: Lilly Winger Schmidt, Adrian Øverjordet Vestnes, Norah Lulu Ali-Amoafo, Agnes Grønneberg Hagen