Cast
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Isha Zainab Kahn
as Sara
Iver Sandemose
as Mortimer
Solveig Kloppen
as Mortimer's Mom
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
as Tim
Kyrre Haugen Sydness
as Mattis
Vanessa Borgli
as Colonel Hummer
Noah Alexander Vinje Westergaard
as Oddvar
Petra Johansson
as Teacher
Kai Kolstad Rødseth
as Meat truck driver
Václav Liška
as Technician
Pavel Pecenka
as EOD Officer
Emma Alsterlid
as Girl in Class
Leonard Pachner
as Classmate
Gabriel Rindgren
as Classmate
Julia Storm
as Classmate
Crew
Director
- Katarina Launing
Writer
- Lars Gudmestad
- Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
Producer
- Lars Andreas Hellebust
- Petter J. Borgli
- Frederick Howard
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Dragon Girl represents a fascinating example of Family/Fantasy/Adventure cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Katarina Launing brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2020, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Dragon Girl took approximately 31 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 80 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 139 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 55 unique compositions.
- The costume department created over 422 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2020, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 13, 2020
- Runtime: 1h 20m