53rd Norwegian International Film Festival

53rd Norwegian International Film Festival
Opening filmThe Battle of Oslo by Daniel Fahre
Closing filmEagles of the Republic by Tarik Saleh
LocationHaugesund, Norway
Founded1973 (1973)
AwardsAmanda Award
DirectorsTonje Hardersen
Hosted byThe Norwegian Film Festival Board
No. of films75
Festival dateOpening: 16 August 2025 (2025-08-16)
Closing: 22 August 2025 (2025-08-22)
Websitewww.filmfestivalen.no

The 53rd Norwegian International Film Festival was held from 16 to 22 August 2025. The festival presented 75 feature-length films alongside a broad selection of events, including the New Nordic Films market, the Next Nordic Generation competition, and the Amanda Award ceremony scheduled for 16 August. It opened on 17 August with the world premiere of The Battle of Oslo by Daniel Fahre.

The festival closed on 22 August with 2025 Egyptian Arabic-language political thriller film Eagles of the Republic written and directed by Tarik Saleh. The Audience Award went to Christy by Brendan Canty, and The Ray of Sunshine award was awarded to Madly, by Paolo Genovese.

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