''Blind'' is a 2014 Norwegian

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written and directed by

Eskil Vogt Eskil Vogt (born 31 October 1974) is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter. Career Born in Oslo on 31 October 1974, Vogt studied at the French film academy La Fémis. His films include ''Reprise'' (2006), '' Oslo, August 31st'' (2011), '' ...

. The film premiered in-competition in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at

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on 19 January. Vogt received the Screenwriting Award for ''Blind'' at Sundance. The film was later screened in the Panorama section of the

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, and was nominated for the 2014

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Plot

Forsaken in a brand-new apartment in

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, frail author Ingrid is trying to come to terms with losing her eyesight in mid-life. Fearful of venturing out on her own, Ingrid retreats into an elaborate fantasy bubble, on the verge of convincing herself that her architect husband is spying on her. A faint tapping or an unfamiliar sound are enough to incite her paranoia while reality and imagination begin to blur.

Cast

Ellen Dorrit Petersen Ellen Dorrit Petersen (born 4 December 1975) is a Norwegian actress. Life and career Petersen was born in the small town of Tau but moved to Oslo for her professional studies. She attended the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. She was active w ...

as Ingrid * as Morten *

Vera Vitali Anna "Vera" Vitali (born 3 October 1981) is a Swedish actress and playwright, who stars as Lisa in the drama series ''Bonus Family''. Biography Anna Vera Vitali was born October 3, 1981, in Stockholm. Vera Vitali grew up in a film family. Her ...

as Elin

Reception

''Blind'' received positive reviews upon its premiere at the

. Review aggregator

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reports a 92% positive score based on 37 reviews, with an average rating of 7.55/10. It also has a score of 83/100 on

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based on 14 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Scott Foundas of ''

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'', said in his review that "ace Norwegian scribe Eskil Vogt makes a sparkling directorial debut with an alternately tragic and playful tale of a blind authoress". Boyd van Hoeij in his review for ''

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'' called the film "an ambitiously constructed screenplay translates into a film that's easier to admire than to love". William Bibbiani from ''

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'' praised the film by saying that "''Blind'' exists as a nebulous construction, ever shifting but ultimately centered around a lovely and funny love-quadrangle with curious characters and consistent insight. The film's curious blend of the sensual and the cerebral manages to engage even when you begin to lack confidence about whether anything is actually happening at all".

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Blind 2014 films 2014 drama films Films about blind people Norwegian drama films Norwegian independent films 2010s Norwegian-language films Films directed by Eskil Vogt Films with screenplays by Eskil Vogt Sundance Film Festival award–winning films Films set in Oslo