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Entry submitted on behalf of Einswenn:

Film Title (English and/or Native): Allaiss
Nominating Nation: Einswenn (Forest)
Nomination Category: Best Foreign Film
Language: Norwegian (English subtitles)
Run Time: 130 minutes
Director: Leif Runehavn
Film Rating: 18
Producing Studio/Company: Cute Letters Studio
Primary Cast: Sverian Eirikssūd, Ludvig Nyström, and Freja Haldorsen

Brief Summary:

At 35, Marko is stuck in a rut. Life feels flat, and even the things he once loved now seem distant. Desperate to reignite something inside, he spends time with family and old friends, but everyone’s too caught up in their own chaos. Dating feels like a series of polite, forgettable encounters. Amid breathtaking Nordic landscapes and cozy, candlelit rooms, he’s searching for a spark he can't quite name.

Then he meets Allaiss. Unpredictable, rebellious, and nothing like anyone Marko’s ever known, they shake him out of his routine, and it all starts with Marko’s outrage from Allaiss’ attitudes to everything in life he viewed sacred. With laughter, deep talks, and a touch of chaos, Allaiss pulls Marko into a world where life feels alive again. Maybe inspiration isn't something you chase—maybe it finds you when you least expect it.

What makes this film special? Why was it nominated for this/these category/categories?:

Alleiss was nominated for its daring reminder that meeting the right person can completely change your life. Through Leifor Runehavn’s bold storytelling and an electrifying performance, the film also combines slow and hygge-flavoured visual ambience with brighter and more vivid colours to break visual rules in the scenes when the main character thinks about the new special person.

Any additional info (optional, short paragraph maximum):
With its European flair, this film feels refreshingly lively, far from the predictable or dull.

A movie poster: https://imgur.com/3TD6ViL