I was a bit nervous walking into Folktales. With the recent boom of documentaries exposing abusive reform programs for troubled youth, like Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare and Teen Torture Inc.
, I was primed to expect a film exploring something similarly brutal and militaristic about rebellious teens being sent into the Norwegian wilderness to be scared straight. I’m pleased to report that Folktales' end product was something much more compassionate and hopeful.
Posts ‘Folktales’ Features a Trio of Affecting Subjects Folktales smartly keeps its focus tight, mainly sticking to three subjects, which keeps the ensemble from becoming too crowded. The film first introduces us to Hege, a 19-year-old who recently lost her father to murder. Hege feels lost in the chaotic world in which she lives, constantly overthinking and worrying about how she’s coming off to others.
Bjørn and Romain’s arcs are most compelling when they intertwine, and their surprising friendship is one of the sweetest aspects of the film. The fact Bjørn finds someone who appreciates his humor and accepts him for who he is, while Romain is brought out of his shell and is inspired to try and care less what others think of him, shows the power of connecting with peers.
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