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A New Kind of Wilderness

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Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 5:00 PM
On a small farm in the Norwegian forest, a family seeks a wild free existence. However, after a tragic event changes everything, they are forced from their idyllic farm and into the expectations of modern society.
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WINNER—Grand Jury Prize for World Cinema, Documentary, Sundance 2024

On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. Maria and Nik, along with their four children Ulv, Falk, Freja, and Ronja are self-sufficient. They practice home-schooling and strive for a closely-knit family dynamic in harmony with nature. However, when tragedy strikes the family, it upends their idyllic world and forces them to forge a new path into modern society.

In A New Kind of Wilderness, filmmaker Silje Evensmo Jacobsen captures an intimate and soulful portrait of love, life, and growing up. The Paynes’ journey, their triumphs and struggles, invite reflection on our own life choices, our responsibility to the planet and our children, and how we navigate life after loss.

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Film Info
Runtime:84
Copyright:2024
Country Listing:Norway
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Silje Evensmo Jacobsen
Producer(s):Mari Bakke Riise
Silje Evensmo Jacobsen
Featuring:Maria Gros Vatne
Nik Payne
Ronja Bede Vatne
Freja Vatne Payne
Falk Vatne Payne
Ulv Vatne Payne
Editor(s):Kristian Tveit
Christoffer Heie
Cinematography:Silje Evensmo Jacobsen
Karine Fosser
Fred Arne Wergeland
Espen Gjermundrød
Line K. Lyngstadaas
Natalja Safronova
Composer:Olav Øyehaug
Music:Olav Øyehaug
Daniel Norgren
Sound:Yngve Leidulv Sætre