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Baby Boom

Thomas LUNDE

Norway202114min Asian Premiere

Synopsis

Middle-aged alcoholic Runar believes he has scored the perfect date just a day after a comet falls to earth, but things take a strange turn when he realizes he has been impregnated with her alien eggs. As the birth approaches, the pain increases. Runar goes to see the doctor for the pain, and eventually gives birth, but what exactly does he give birth to that day? Baby Boom is a brilliant, witty and satirical play on masculinity.

Diretor

Thomas LUNDE

Director Thomas Lunde developed his skills in one of Norway’s leading production companies and has a strong passion for absurd slapstick, horror and sci-fi. Thomas has directed several award winning music videos and short films including A(r)men (2012). Over a 3 year period he has now researched innovative use of interactivity and mixed-reality in collaboration with amongst others at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.