Bent Hamer

Norwegian auteur Bent Hamer, born in 1956 in Sandefjord, Norway, has been an active filmmaker since 1983, predominantly working in the realms of drama and comedy. Hamer has directed internationally acclaimed films such as "Eggs" (1995), "Kitchen Stories" (2003), and "O'Horten" (2007), with "Kitchen Stories" garnering him a nomination for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Known for his idiosyncratic and quirky approach to narrative and visual storytelling, Hamer's films often explore the profound truths of everyday life with gentle humor and a warm, humanistic touch. Undeniably, Bent Hamer has a distinct voice in cinema, his films are like a comforting cup of tea on a snowy Norwegian afternoon - soothing, introspective and quietly transformative.