The Art of Negative Thinking
Cast
Fridtjov Såheim Kirsti Eline Torhaug 
Henrik Mestad Marian Saastad Ottesen Kari Simonsen Per Schaanning
Credits
Written by: 
Bård Breien
Produced by: Dag Alveberg
Plot
The local disability support group visits an involuntary member, not realizing that it will bring them to a critical mass.
Sinekatalog’s take
A very dark Norwegian comedy about a support group for the disabled thrown into disarray by a cheerfully gloomy outsider. It pokes fun at forced positivity with merciless honesty. Recommended for viewers who like their comedy brittle and bleak.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2007: Best Director (Best Director Award) — Bård Breien
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (3,928 votes)
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