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41 minNorway, Netherlands2026

Finding Frida

by Hilde K. Kjøs

In a "real unreality" VR space, a miniature Art Nouveau villa appears before expanding to full scale. Past and present weave together as we step into the world of Frida Hansen, once an internationally acclaimed textile artist, now largely forgotten. Guided by her great-great-granddaughter Cecilie, we explore a lush garden where archival photographs, a gramophone and woven artworks become portals into Frida's life. As bankruptcy and profound personal grief descend, the vibrant garden withers into darkness. From this desolation emerge four enigmatic female figures, foreshadowing the work Semper Vadentes and the beginning of Frida’s artistic awakening. Across a century, Frida and Cecilie's lives intertwine. Through art, hardship is transformed into enduring beauty, a testament to how the role models we uncover continue to inspire and shape who we become.

Hilde K. Kjøs is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer working across documentary, photography and immersive media. Her artistic practice explores place, memory and human presence. With a cinematic approach grounded in observation and visual subtext, Kjøs creates intimate encounters that invite audiences into complex human narratives. Her acclaimed documentaries Harvesting the Wasteland (Lykkens grøde) (2008) and Solace (Sju kammers) (2011) have screened internationally and won multiple awards. Her VR debut Finding Frida (2026) premiered at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Venice Immersive.

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  • Wed 21.10. 10:30–18:40Fredrikstad Kino - FoyerFilm lover
    Finding Frida