'Thelma' trivia and fun facts

To the Oscars

'Thelma' was the chosen film to represent Norway at the 90th Academy Awards.

Between script and improvisation

In the work with the actors, Joachim Trier would record a scene as planned by the script, and later he would film a new one more free where the actors could explore improvisation.

Studies

Eili Harboe who plays Thelma studies at the same University as her role. She studies art history.

Cinemascope

This is the first time the director works in Cinemascope format.

Influences

Among the model noted by Joachim Trier in the creation of 'Thelma', he mentions the gallio, horror 60's Italian films, Alfred Hitchcock, Brian de Palma or Stephen King's works, 'Carrie' or 'Firestarter'.

Another wedding

Ellen Dorrit Petersen and Henrik Rafaelsen, who play Thelma's parents, also portrayed a married couple in 'Blind'.