Karen Gravås

Movies

Beneath the Surface
Editor
In 2014, following a tip-off, a group of journalists exposed a troubled history for indigenous Sámi women, men and children. It revealed generations of negligence, abuse and suffering, supported by a mass of evidence and previously unseen archival footage. As the case goes to court, the community remains defiant against a judicial system whose attitudes highlight fissures in the purported equal treatment of all citizens. The community’s battle aims to break a vicious cycle of racism and to achieve meaningful lasting change for future generations.
Beneath the Surface
Script
In 2014, following a tip-off, a group of journalists exposed a troubled history for indigenous Sámi women, men and children. It revealed generations of negligence, abuse and suffering, supported by a mass of evidence and previously unseen archival footage. As the case goes to court, the community remains defiant against a judicial system whose attitudes highlight fissures in the purported equal treatment of all citizens. The community’s battle aims to break a vicious cycle of racism and to achieve meaningful lasting change for future generations.
Battle: Freestyle
Co-Editor
Amalie and Mikael lead their street dance team to the finals in France but tough competition and personal distractions threaten to ruin their dreams.
Ninjababy
Editor
When Rakel finds out she's six months pregnant after a one-night stand, her world changes. She is absolutely not ready to be a mother, but since abortion is no longer an option, adoption is the only answer. That's when Ninjababy, an animated character who makes Rakel's life a living hell, turns up.
Aquarium
Editor
The young boy Amir is about to freeze to death in the ice cold winter weather. He must seek shelter in a house, which leads to an unexpected meeting between past and present.
To somre, èn vinter
Editor
A story of an incredible girl and her cancer battle. She was just 26 when she died. Diagnosis falls on her like a lightning from the sky just 7 weeks after she starts an exciting life in NYC. She is the precursor of the #sjekkdeg (checkyourself) campaign that has saved hundreds of women from cancer
Drawn to Trouble
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When the siblings Theodor and Vilja run from the scary bully Bremer, they have to seek refuge with the strange cartoonist Tusj. Theodor finds a magic brush that makes drawings come alive.
The Vanishing Act of Einar
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A road-movie about the psychological consequences of living with a serious illness, and Einar's counter-moves to stimulate what is still healthy.
Bunker
Editor
Monika tries to revive the close relationship with her childhood friend Irene. A day-trip to an old German bunker reveals that the offenses of the past have not faded, and that the struggle for power between friends is not something of the past.
Mother's Faith, My Destiny
Editor
Three Somali women's experiences, thoughts and attitudes on female circumcision.
Permafrost
Editor
Synnøve seemingly has it all: a good job, a nice flat and a boyfriend on his way up. But she's stuck, and unhappy, and one night she decides to go back to her roots in the North.
This Place is Every Place
Editor
The Arab spring is a backdrop for the dialogue between two women in the suburb Tensta in Stockholm, and the film puts forward a connection between the global protest movements of the past three years and the riots in the Swedish suburbs.
The Lost Children
Editor
On the outskirts of Belgrade, Serbia, thousands of Romani people live in the most desperate poverty to be found anywhere in Europe. Some are war refugees from the Balkans, and some have lived this way for generations. Ignored by the state, and with no home to return to, they are essentially non-persons with no country or rights to speak of.
Cupid's Balls
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Swedish Lucas moves from Stockholm to a small Norwegian town, and immediately falls in love with Susanne, the goal keeper of the local girls' soccer team. He becomes axquanted with the overweight, sex-fixated son of the coach. With him as a sparring partner, Lukas hatches a plan for winning Susanne's heart. But Susanne has a boyfriend, and Lucas soon comes to realize that the road to love may be paved with lies and animosity. Cupid's Balls is packed with humour, romantic summer nights and fervent conflicts both off an on the soccer field.