Erik Løchen should have been an international success

Erik Løchen made two films, the first one being Jakten (1959), the other one called Motforestilling (1971) they are both probably the best films to ever come out of Norway.

Jakten is half Jules and Jim (1962) and half Rules of the game (1939) Two men are "Fighting" over the same girl just like in Jules and Jim, and there is constant symbolism throughout the film about this all being a game, like Rules of the game.

The film takes place during the hunting season in Norway, and is jam packed with symbolism about the two men fighting for the girl are like the two dogs they are using to hunt.

Supriseingly is the imagery very good and the locations are marvelous.

If Erik Løchen had made more films it would might have been the Norwegian new wave (since it holds a lot of similarities with The French new wave starting about the same time) This is definitely the best place to start exploring Norwegian cinema and it might be the best Norwegian film ever made.

Norwegian cinema is noted for its naturalistic storytelling, rugged landscapes, and introspection. It often explores themes of isolation, existential crisis, and human connection in a quietly intense minimalist style.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The romance genre features the theme of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters. These stories focus on the development of love, desire, and intimacy between protagonists, often exploring the challenges, conflicts, and triumphs that arise in their relationships.

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The thriller genre features suspense, tension, and excitement. These stories are known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and delivering intense emotional experiences by revolving around high-stakes situations, dangerous conflicts, and the constant anticipation of unexpected events.

Two men attracted to the same woman are attending a trip with her in the Mountains during the bird hunting season. A triangular love drama ending with tragedy. Or is it, really?

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