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Strand Acquires Venice Competitor ‘Love’ by Dag Johan Haugerud for North America (EXCLUSIVE)


Strand Releasing has taken North American rights for Dag Johan Haugerud's 'Love,' which world premieres in Venice Film Festival's competition.

Arthouse distributor Strand Releasing has taken North American rights for Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud ‘s “Love,” which makes its world premiere on Sept. 6 in the main competition of the Venice Film Festival. Jon Gerrans, co-president of Strand, said: “Haugerud has crafted a wonderfully intelligent, provocative and unique approach to personal, adult relationships, with a sly wink toward our own attitudes toward sex, love and desire.” “Love” tells the story of Marianne, a pragmatic doctor, and Tor, a compassionate nurse, who both avoid conventional relationships.

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