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Musician Marie Ulven clarifies her fictional role in 'Low Expectations' film
The Norwegian artist known as girl in red plays a musician stepping away from her career, but emphasizes the character is distinct from herself.
The short version
- Musician Marie Ulven, known as girl in red, stars in director Eivind Landsvik’s film drama "Low Expectations."
- Ulven clarified that she plays a fictional musician named Maja who pauses her career due to mental illness, drug abuse, and pressure, rather than portraying herself.
- Following the film's premiere at Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, Ulven expressed interest in pursuing additional acting roles in the future.
Key facts
- Marie Ulven stars as Maja in Eivind Landsvik's drama film "Low Expectations."[Variety]
- The film screened at the Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund after its premiere at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight.[Variety]
- Ulven plays a musician who steps back from an international music career to work at a local high school.[Variety]
- Ulven stated she was initially hesitant to take the role to avoid confusion with her real-life music career, but accepted after reading the script and recognizing the distinction.[Variety]
- Ulven expressed an interest in continuing to pursue acting after enjoyed her experience on the set.[Variety]