Beware of Children () is a 2019 Norwegian drama film, written and directed by Dag Johan Haugerud.
Premise During a break in school, Lykke, the daughter of a Labour Party member, seriously injures her classmate Jamie, the son of a right-wing politician.
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Release The film had its world premiere on 3 September 2019 at the 76th Venice International Film Festival during the Venice Days section. Beware of Children had a theatrical release in Norway on 13 September 2019.
Accolades AwardDateCategoryRecipientResultGothenburg Film Festival1 February 2020 Best Nordic Film Beware of Children Best Acting Henriette Steenstrup Kanon Award5 March 2020 Best Director Dag Johan Haugerud Best Actor Jan Gunnar Røise Best Actress Henriette Steenstrup Best Screenplay Dag Johan Haugerud Best Cinematography Øystein Mamen Best Editing Jens Christian Fodstad Amanda Award14 August 2020 Best Norwegian Feature Film Beware of Children Best Director Dag Johan Haugerud Best Actress Henriette Steenstrup Best Actor Jan Gunnar Røise Best Supporting Actor Thorbjørn Harr Best Screenplay Dag Johan Haugerud Best Cinematography Øystein Mamen Best Sound Design Gisle Tveito Best Original Score Peder Kjellsby and Arnaud Fleurent-Didier Best Editing Jens Christian Fodstad Nordic Council Film Prize 28 October 2020 Best Film Beware of Children
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