EVERYBODY HATES JOHAN

By Hallvar Witzø

FACTS

Title: EVERYBODY HATES JOHAN
Original title: ALLE HATER JOHAN
Director: Hallvar Witzø
Cast: Pål Sverre Hagen, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Hermann Sabado, Jon Brungot
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 100 min
Language: Norwegian
Country of origin: Norway
Scriptwriter: Erlend Lo
Cinematographer: Karl Erik Brøndbo
Editor: Trude Lirhus
Production Company: Nordisk Film Norge
Producers: Elisabeth Kvithyll
Production year: 2021
Executive producers: Aage Aaberge
Budget EUR: 2.7M
Local release: 25-03-2022
Film status: Completed

EVERYBODY HATES JOHAN is an explosive comedy about the life of Johan, a small town loner with a flair for dynamite who finds himself in constant conflict with the rural community. Orphaned at a young age, Johan is brought up by his aunt and uncle and throughout his life, he struggles to find his place in society and cope with his lifelong, unrequited love for the girl next door, whom he nearly blew to pieces during his younger days.

PRESS KIT

Presskit

Festival overview

Official Selection at Nordishe Filmtage Lübeck 2022
Award: Audience Award

Official Selection at Leiden International Film Festival 2022
Award: Best First Feature