Kristoffer Borgli (born 1985 in Oslo, Norway)[1] is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed feature Dream Scenario (2023), starring Nicolas Cage. [2]

Career

Borgli's first feature film was 2017's DRIB, "a real documentary based on a fake energy drink".[3][4]

His second feature film is 2022's Sick of Myself a story about a relationship, contemporary art, and alternate identity/personality creation.[5][6]

His 2023 film Dream Scenario about an ordinary college professor who suddenly achieves viral fame after appearing in millions of people's dreams has received widespread critical praise and Oscar-buzz for its lead actor Nicolas Cage.[7]

Filmography

Year Title Director Writer Editor
2017 DRIB Yes Yes No
2022 Sick of Myself Yes Yes Yes
2023 Dream Scenario Yes Yes Yes

References

  1. "Kristoffer Borgli". Lux Film Festival.
  2. Riley, Jenelle (November 10, 2023). "'Dream Scenario' Director Shares How Nicolas Cage's Personal Fame Influenced His Role".
  3. Ehrlich, David (March 12, 2017). "'DRIB' Review: Brett Gelman Stars In a Bitter and Bizarre Mockumentary Satire of Branding Gone Wrong".
  4. "Drib: A film about a true story based on a lie". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. October 20, 2017.
  5. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/movies/sick-of-myself-review.html
  6. Castillo, Monica. "Sick of Myself movie review & film summary (2023) | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com/.
  7. Feinberg, Scott (September 11, 2023). "Toronto Awards Analysis: Nicolas Cage Zeroes In on Third Oscar Nomination for 'Dream Scenario'".
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