Dreams (2024)
dir. Dag Johan Haugerud · 2024
Being alive means grappling with the complexities of love and self-discovery while navigating the expectations and judgments of those around us.
Johanne's secret crush on her French teacher spills into the pages of her diary, revealing her innermost thoughts and desires. When her mother and grandmother stumble upon these intimate writings, their horrified reactions contrast sharply with the beauty of Johanne's emotional exploration. Watching this film feels like peering into a young woman's heart, where romantic ideals clash with the complexities of real life, all captured through a lens of humor and vulnerability.
Johanne documents her intense crush on her french teacher. Her mother, grandmother end up reading these intimate writings. They're both horrified by the contents but taken by the powerful writing and story. Johanne navigates romantic ideals vs reality, exploring emotions of self-discovery, love, sexuality.
Talking points
- the impact of crushes on self-identity
- generational differences in understanding love
- the role of writing in self-discovery
- the intersection of romance and reality
