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Solomamma

  • Norway, Latvia | 2025 | Norwegian, English, Finnish
  • Director : Janicke Askevold
  • Screenplay : Janicke Askevold, Jørgen Færøy Flasnes, Mads Stegger
  • DoP : Torjus Thesen
  • Editor : Patrick Larsgaard
  • Cast : Lisa Loven Kongsli, Herbert Nordrum
  • Premiere : Asia Premiere
  • Tags : Films by Women

Award :

Ecumenical Prize, Locarno Film Festival 2025


Synopsis :

Edith is a curiosity-driven journalist who decides to embark on single motherhood by help of sperm donation. When the identity of the donor unexpectedly surfaces, Edith decides to seek him out under the false pretence of doing a feature interview of him and his tech company.


Directors Bio :

Janicke Askevold is, a graduate of the Atelier Theatral de Création in Paris and has developed a distinct artistic voice in creative writing, directing, and acting. She has directed acclaimed theater productions, including Ein Sommars Dag and L’Amant. Her short film Le Contrat premiered in 2020, and her no-budget debut feature, Sammen Alene in 2021.


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