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Rakel, a 23-year-old graphic design dropout, faces a personal crisis when she discovers way too late that she’s six months pregnant after a not-so-romantic one-night stand. Finding limited choices about how to proceed, she develops a love-hate relationship with her fetus (who appears as an animated character she dubs “Ninjababy”) as she grapples with a changing view of who she thought she would become. Infused with a witty and sensitive love story, director Yngvild Sve Flikke’s dramedy has unapologetic, uncompromising things to say about women choosing – or choosing not to – have children. The award-winning film based on an acclaimed graphic novel by Inga Sætre, has earned rave reviews for its star, Kristine Kujath Thorp.
Official Selection – SXSW, Zurich and Berlin International Film Festivals
Winner – Global Audience Award, SXSW
Winner – Best Female Actor – Amanda Award – Norway
"A hilarious and sneakily brilliant comedy from Norway.” – Cath Clarke, The Guardian
Saturday, November 13, 7:15pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Monday, November 15, 4pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Wednesday, November 17, 7:15pm at the Waterworks Cinemas
Watch the trailer below:
