From the Balcony

A quiet, wry, reflective drift through ordinary family life, shot with cosmic perspective and gentle existential melancholy.

Directed by

Ole Giæver

Genres

Documentary, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Ole Giæver, Marte Magnusdotter Solem

Tagline

A space and time odyssey

Overview

A journey through one year in the life of Ole and his family, living in Brochmannsgate 12A, Oslo, Norway, Europe, Earth, Universe. What if you would take a break from the rollercoaster called life and just sit and ask yourself: how did I get here? Do you live alone, with a family, or roommates? In a small village on the countryside or maybe in a big, foreign city? Was this the place you were supposed to be by now? And how do you keep going, even if you know that at some point the sun will burn out and everything around you will be gone forever?

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, whimsical and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, exploration, aging

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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