Low Expectations (2026)
- Original title
- Lave forventninger
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Denmark, Norway
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young woman navigates her daily life with low expectations. She experiences small moments of connection and disappointment. The film is a debut feature about ordinary existence.
understatedquietcontemplativemelancholicintrospectivemodestnaturalistic
What happens
Low Expectations (Norwegian: Lave forventninger) is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Eivind Landsvik, in his directorial debut. It stars Marie Ulven, better known by her stage name Girl in Red, in her feature acting debut. It is an international co-production of Norway and Denmark. The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or. It is set to be released in Norwegian theatres on 23 October 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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