Sick of Myself

Sick of Myself

Year: 2023

Runtime: 97 min

Language: Norwegian

Director: Kristoffer Borgli

DramaComedy

A couple’s already fraught relationship spirals into intense competition when one achieves unexpected artistic success. Driven by envy and a desperate need for validation, they engage in a relentless game of one-upmanship, each attempting to sabotage and overshadow the other. Their escalating rivalry tests the limits of their bond and exposes a toxic cycle of seeking attention and recognition.

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1

Signe and Thomas in Oslo

Signe and Thomas navigate their turbulent relationship while living in Oslo. Signe manages her job as a barista while Thomas pursues his passion for creating sculptures from stolen furniture.

Oslo
2

Signe's Jealousy Emerges

Feeling overshadowed by Thomas's rising fame, Signe grapples with intense jealousy. Her desire to regain focus leads her to devise increasingly bizarre plans to draw attention back to herself.

Oslo
3

Thomas's Exhibition

Thomas secures a prestigious exhibition for his sculptures, marking a significant achievement in his career. As he delivers a celebratory speech, Signe disrupts the moment by faking an intense allergic reaction.

Art Gallery
4

Discovery of Lidexol

Amid her emotional turmoil, Signe discovers troubling news regarding Lidexol, a recalled Russian anti-anxiety medication known for severe side effects. Despite the warnings, she purchases a supply from Stian, her drug dealer.

5

Signe Becomes Dependent

As Signe begins to rely heavily on Lidexol for relief and attention, its toll on her health becomes increasingly evident. Thomas urges her to see a doctor, but Signe rebuffs his attempts at a thorough examination.

Doctor's Office
6

Overdose Incident

Feeling neglected on the day of Thomas's magazine interview, Signe succumbs to her emotional pain and overdoses on Lidexol. This critical decision leads to her hospitalization, adding to Thomas's distress.

Hospital
7

Support Group Encounter

Signe's mother encourages her to join a holistic support group aimed at individuals battling serious health issues. There, she faces skepticism and doubts from fellow members regarding her authenticity.

Support Group
8

Media Coverage and the Shooting

Signe's attempt to secure media attention leads to an interview with a major news outlet. However, her narrative is quickly overshadowed by a tragic mass shooting reported in the news.

9

Front Page Feature

Unexpectedly, Signe's story gains traction when it is featured on the front page of a leading national newspaper. This exposure catapults her into the spotlight, leading to a modelling contract fueled by her fabricated narrative.

10

Commercial Shoot

Signe is cast in a commercial for a fashion brand named Regardless, filmed in a museum. During the shoot, she is unexpectedly faced with challenges when Thomas is arrested for theft related to his past actions.

Museum
11

Dramatic Shoot Incident

While filming, chaos ensues as Signe locks her fellow model in a bathroom and collapses on set. This incident marks a critical turning point as her physical and mental health deteriorates.

Museum
12

Confession to Marte

In a moment of vulnerability, Signe confides in her journalist friend Marte about the deceit that fueled her suffering. This revelation showcases her desperate need to reconcile her actions amid chaos.

13

Thomas's Arrest Consequences

As Thomas faces the consequences of being recognized and arrested for his thievery, Signe's situation becomes increasingly dire. She finds herself returning to the support group to seek comfort and continue her charade.

Support Group
14

Continuing the Deception

Despite her deteriorating health, Signe continues to fabricate new symptoms in the support group. Her obsession with attention keeps her entangled in a web of lies and deceit as her relationship with Thomas worsens.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 20:44

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