Kristoffer Borgli (born 1985)[1] is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter. He is known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed feature Dream Scenario (2023), starring Nicolas Cage.[2]
Early life, family and education
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Career
Borgli's first feature film was 2017's DRIB, "a real documentary based on a fake energy drink".[3][4]
His second feature film, 2022's Sick of Myself, is a story about a relationship, contemporary art, and alternate identity/personality creation.[5][6]
His 2023 film Dream Scenario about an ordinary college professor who suddenly achieves viral fame after appearing in millions of people's dreams has received widespread critical praise and Oscar-buzz for its lead actor Nicolas Cage.[7]
His upcoming projects include The Drama ,set to be produced by A24 with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson circling lead roles,[8] and to direct and executive produce a series adaptation of The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis for HBO.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DRIB | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2022 | Sick of Myself | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Dream Scenario | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
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