Overview
More Than Ever is a 2022 drama film directed by Emily Atef, starring Vicky Krieps and Gaspard Ulliel in his penultimate film before his death. It is a co-production between France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Norway. The film made its world premiere at the 75th Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section on 21 May 2022.
Plot
Hélène is a 33-year-old French woman who lives in Bordeaux, France and has been in a happy marriage with Matthieu for many years. Their life turns upside down when Hélène is diagnosed with a rare lung disease. Hélène is lost on how to deal with this new situation. Looking for answers, Hélène stumbles across a Norwegian blogger by the name of Mister, who is seriously ill and documents his life with a mix of sincerity and a dry sense of humor. This and the incredible nature of Norway shown in some of his pictures attract Hélène. She contacts Mister and a genuine relationship starts between them as she seems to be able to articulate her feelings. Even if it is difficult to leave Matthieu behind, Hélène listens to her deepest instinct and travels across Europe all the way to Norway alone in order to be able to find her way. The overwhelming beauty of the vast, spectacular landscape as well as the unusual friendship with Mister do her good. When Matthieu comes to Norway to take her back to France, she realizes despite their intense love, her path is one she can only go on her own.
Cast
Vicky Krieps as Hélène
Gaspard Ulliel as Matthieu
Bjørn Floberg as Mister
Production
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