Armand Wins Cannes Camera d'Or

The Norwegian film 'Armand,' directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, is gaining attention as Norway's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the upcoming Oscars. The film, which stars Renate Reinsve as a defamed actress caught in a web of accusations during a parent-teacher meeting, won the prestigious Camera d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. It will have a qualifying theatrical run in New York starting November 29, 2024, followed by a limited release on February 7, 2025, and a wide release on February 14, 2025. The film explores complex themes of truth, desire, and obsession within the dynamics of parent and faculty relationships. With its critical acclaim and festival success, 'Armand' is considered a strong contender for an Oscar nomination. Tøndel, the grandson of renowned filmmakers Ingmar Bergman and Liv Ullmann, makes his feature debut with this film.