Most of us have already wondered what our lives would be like if we had made other decisions, studied in other areas of knowledge, had moved in another direction. Most stop there. But what if instead of just guessing, we had enough energy and determination to, after trying one alternative, give up and choose another and another, until we feel comfortable with the path traced? This is the guiding thread of the Norwegian film of Allenian inspiration, THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (Joachim Trier, 2021), whose protagonist (very well played by actress Renate Reinsve) does not hesitate to break up and do it again, change academic paths or boyfriend whenever she feels discontented, frustrated, unfulfilled, putting her interests and desires ahead of everything and everyone else. Does that make her the worst person in the world, selfish, self-centered and narcissistic? Or is she someone extraordinarily honest and courageous who will only rest when she discovers herself and her place in the world? Another singular film that seems to fall into this category that reflects / leads us to reflect on life and what to do with it.
Review of The Worst Person in the World
