The Bothersome Man (2006): Forty-year-old Andreas arrives in a strange city with no memory of how he got there. He is presented with a job, an apartment - even a wife. But before long, Andreas notices that something is wrong. (7.4)
Director: Jens Lien
Stars: Trond Fausa Aurvaag, Petronella Barker and Per Schaaning
Language: Norwegian
Powerful story: the perfectly sterile utopia, now at your service; so, is it heaven or hell? I can't help but notice that most western countries try to achieve this well-oiled and controlled society but have failed due to radicals who disrupt the cogs of the machinery. The story is somewhat similar to that of the Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. This NPR story from the Morning Edition reminded me what a real society should look, feel, sound, and smell like. Acting, the color scheme, etc. are perfect for the story. My Rating: 7.5
