Reviews

Thelma is arthouse-cinema at its best. It's fascinating how Joachim Trier, the magnificent director of this enhancing piece of art, is able to create an unbearable level of cinematic atmosphere with a mesmerizing sound design and a stunning camera work. Thelma, the main character, is played by Eili Harboe in a very authentic way. Thematically the film deals with the inner conflicts of a young woman, grown up under the wings of highly conservative Christians and unable to adjust her beliefs to the modern world, which is the total opposite of the one she has known before. A heartbreaking confrontation with reality follows and the subconscious collapsing of her religious assurance begins. This mind changing rite of passage is depicted in profound metaphorical, repetitive scences. I highly recommend this film, its definitely worth a watch!

I highly recommend this wonderful piece of art. It is very enhancing to watch such a well made Austrian film. It deals with drug abuse in an intellectual profound way from the perspective of an innocent child. Be open-minded and enjoy it!

This is the type of film that enables its viewers to completely immerse oneself in it. The great length of the film, nearly 3 hours, is essential because of its trancendental properties. If you want to watch it, you have to be open-minded. The beautiful cinematography, the very talented actors and the discussed philosophical issus ("What is time?") create an unforgetful enhancing experience.