The Bothersome Man (2006)
| Title | The Bothersome Man |
| Original Title | Den brysomme mannen |
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | Iceland, Norway |
| Genre | Science Fiction (Movies) |
| Run Time | 1h 35 min |
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The Norwegian film, The Bothersome Man (2006), was directed by Jens Lien and written by Per H. V. Schreiner. In the opening scene, Andreas Ramsfjell is in an underground train station observing a couple kiss. However, the lack of aesthetic in their display makes it appear unpleasant and repulsive to him. As his discomfort grows, he eventually steps forward and jumps in front of a subway train, abruptly ending the scene. In the following scene, he finds himself on a bus that drops him off at a deserted gas station in the middle of nowhere. There, he is greeted by an older man with a welcome sign who takes him into a car. He is then transported to what appears to be an ideal city where he lands a corporate job, a fully furnished apartment, and even a beautiful girlfriend.
The idyllic life where everyone’s needs are fulfilled proves to be hollow. Andreas appears to be the only one in the city capable of feeling and experiencing genuine emotions. The only escape from the emptiness is through meaningless materialism. As things become increasingly absurd, Andreas attempts to flee but discovers there is no exit from the city. In the midst of his despair, he revisits the opening scene after a devastating heartbreak and stepping onto train tracks, only to realize he cannot die by suicide. Eventually, he meets Hugo, a janitor who has found a crack in his basement walls that emits enchanting music and children’s laughter. The two secretly dig through the wall and discover it leads to a vibrant house, presumably in the real world.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Trond Fausa AurvaagAndreas  Petronella BarkerAnne Britt |
The Norwegian film, The Bothersome Man (2006), was directed by Jens Lien and written by Per H. V. Schreiner. In the opening scene, Andreas Ramsfjell is in an underground train station observing a couple kiss. However, the lack of aesthetic in their display makes it appear unpleasant and repulsive to him. As his discomfort grows, he eventually steps forward and jumps in front of a subway train, abruptly ending the scene. In the following scene, he finds himself on a bus that drops him off at a deserted gas station in the middle of nowhere. There, he is greeted by an older man with a welcome sign who takes him into a car. He is then transported to what appears to be an ideal city where he lands a corporate job, a fully furnished apartment, and even a beautiful girlfriend.
The idyllic life where everyone’s needs are fulfilled proves to be hollow. Andreas appears to be the only one in the city capable of feeling and experiencing genuine emotions. The only escape from the emptiness is through meaningless materialism. As things become increasingly absurd, Andreas attempts to flee but discovers there is no exit from the city. In the midst of his despair, he revisits the opening scene after a devastating heartbreak and stepping onto train tracks, only to realize he cannot die by suicide. Eventually, he meets Hugo, a janitor who has found a crack in his basement walls that emits enchanting music and children’s laughter. The two secretly dig through the wall and discover it leads to a vibrant house, presumably in the real world.
