Reprise (film)

8 September 2006 NorwayAugust 2007 GermanyJune 2007 NetherlandsSeptember 2007 UK

Two 23yearolds, Erik and Phillip, dream of becoming successful writers. They idolize the reclusive writer Sten Egil Dahl a character modelled on Tor Ulven. When they both try to get a manuscript published, Eriks is rejected. Phillips, on the other hand, is accepted and he becomes a star of the Norwegian literary scene overnight. Phillip meets Kari, with whom he falls in love after inviting her on a trip to Paris. Six months later, Erik and his friends pick up Phillip at a psychiatric hospital to bring him home after a long treatment for his psychosis that was triggered by his obsessive love for Kari. Erik still hasnt given up his dream, but Phillip isnt able to write anymore, although his friend encourages him to make a new effort. Instead Phillip tries to get his ruined relationship with Kari to start from the beginning again by going to Paris again and imitating their first trip, but Philip realises he doesnt love Kari anymore and they go their separate ways.Meanwhile, Eriks revised manuscript gets published, but is met with poor reviews, and his girlfriend dumps him for neglecting her. The same day, Philip asks Erik to read his new writing and give feedback. Erik is honest and tells Philip it isnt his best work, needs improvements, but has potential, and hes glad Philip has started writing again. Philip lacks confidence in his writing, saying its just recycled Dahl and Ulven, and is upset with Erik because he believes Erik is just trying to avoid hurting his feelings with the nice comments. After Philip also calls Eriks novel recycled Dahl, Erik angrily leaves. Disgruntled by these events, Erik expresses his anger by kicking some parked vehicles and gets knocked out by one of their owners. He then goes to a park and is again knocked out, this time by Sten Egil Dahls dog. Erik wakes up in Dahls home, and Dahl provides Erik with constructive feedback on his writing, including insights on how to write more authentically. This renews Eriks selfconfidence, and he

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