Lars is Lol
Eirik Sæter Stordahl
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.
Selected Awards
- Best Film Award, Giuria Fuori le Mura, Castellinaria International Festival of Young Cinema, 2024.
- CineKindl Award, Munich Film Festival, Germany, 2024.
- Best Film – Prize of the Children’s Jury & Children’s and Youth Film Award, Lubeck Nordic Film Days, 2024.
- Nominated for Young Audience Award, European Film Awards, 2024.