Norsk filminstitutt

Feature film The Monkey and the Mouth
(Adjø Montebello)


A fusion of concert and fiction that together constitutes a “never before seen” hybrid of music video/live-concert/fiction film. A visual, poetic and entertaining piece of art – with big commercial appeal

The music videos for Heisann Montebello introduced us to two characters: The Monkey (Chirag) and the Mouth (Magdi). Together the two characters exasperate the Norwegian and International societies. They challenge freedom of speech and poke fun at both themselves and politicians as they put focus on the important issues society faces today. Reflecting on and exposing Europe anno 2017.

The Monkey and the Mouth are thrown into jail for their everlasting criticism of Norwegian society. The state believes that their assignment is entertainment and not political. As they wait for their sentencing, unexpected conflict occurs, and their friendship is tested.

Production and distribution

Production Year:
2017
Production country:
Norway
Release date (national):
2017-12-07
Production company:
Drama Einar
Financing company:
Norwegian Film Institute
Executive producer:
Guri Neby
Producer:
Kristin Emblem
Therese Bøhn
Line producer:
Mia Sundsfjord
Film consultant:
Ståle Stein Berg
Sales agent:
LevelK Aps

Director

  • Thea Hvistendahl

     Thea Hvistendahl (b. 1989) has established herself as a creative and sharp storyteller with a strong characteristic visual style. She has won several prizes for her shorts and music videos. Her debut feature length film Adjø Montebello premiered in 2017 to great critiques. It’s a hybrid between concert, fiction and music video. She is currently in post- production for her debut narrative feature, Handling The Undead. 

    Thea Hvistendahl

Cast

The Mouth / Kjeften:
Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid
The Monkey / Apen:
Chirag Rashmikant Patel

Festivals

2018:
Göteborg International Film Festival
2018:
CPH:PIX
2018:
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Crew

Director:
Thea Hvistendahl
Screenplay:
Thea Hvistendahl
Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid
Chirag Rashmikant Patel
Cinematographer:
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Composer:
Karpe Diem
Thomas Meyer Kongshavn
Camera:
Marius Kildalen
Editor:
Jonas Aarø
ProductionDesigner:
Astird Marie Sætren
Sebastian Ekeberg
Prop Master:
Victoria Wilhelmsen
Costume Designer:
Miriam Lien
Makeup artist:
Miriam Lien
Sound Design:
Tormod Ringnes
Baard Haugan Ingebretsen
Sound Recording:
Helge Bodøgaard
Animator:
Kristin Bøyesen
VFX supervisor:
Torgeir Busch
First assistant director:
Kristian Mejdell Nissen
Script:
Silje Dahl
Casting:
Iselin Saga
Sabrina Khan Norstrøm
Choreographer:
Quick Style
Still photographer:
Michael Ray Vera Cruz Angeles

Technical information

Genre:
Music
Experimental
Format:
DCP 2k
Colour:
Colour
Sound format:
Dolby Atmos
Length in min's:
99'
Language:
Norwegian
Subtitles:
English

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