Fast rising international star, Ella Overbye joins us to talk about the movie Dreams [can we add links to the movie and trilogy], a critically acclaimed Norwegian movie in the Love-Sex-DreamsTrilogy. Dreams is a coming of age story about 17-year old Johannes’s [Ella’s character] massive crush on her female French teacher. The movie explores a young girl’s first love, sexuality, and self-discovery, as well as the support she receives from her parents as she works through this emotional quandary. The film made history by becoming the first Norwegian film to win the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
Ella discusses her journey into acting, which began at age 14, her breakout roles, and the emotional process of portraying a young girl consumed by first love. She explains the uniquely Norwegian word forgap, which describes an intense infatuation that can completely take over your life. Ella and Paige swap stories about their own unforgettable crushes and the outrageous things they did in the name of love. Funny, candid, and refreshingly down-to-earth, Ella shares the unforgettable moment she learned Dreams had won the Golden Bear, reflects on how Norway's film industry differs from Hollywood, and explains how she balances school with an increasingly busy acting career. She also previews her upcoming series Escaping Bolivia, a harrowing thriller inspired by true events, along with the physical and emotional transformation the role demanded.
Episode Highlights
How Ella got started in acting at age five and landed her first major film role at twelve
The creative process behind Dreams and portraying first love from a young girl’s perspective
Working with director Dag Johan Haugerud across multiple projects
What it felt like to learn Dreams won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival
Differences between Norwegian film culture and Hollywood celebrity culture
Preparing for emotionally demanding roles while balancing school and personal life
Behind the scenes of Escaping Bolivia and transforming for a true-crime inspired series
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