Cold Shivers 2016
"Bodies, intimacy, love."
Kristoffer's first attempt to introduce intimacy into his relationship takes a harrowing turn in this sharply observed 2016 drama from Norwegian filmmaker Marius Myrmel.
Director: Marius Myrmel
Cast
Victor Johansen
Kristoffer
Trude-Sofie Olavsrud Anthonsen
Helene
Tiril Marie Olsen
Stine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Shivers (2016) about?
A young man invites someone new into his life for the first time, only to find their fragile bond shattered by an unspoken tragedy. What seems like a tender beginning spirals into a stark exploration of vulnerability and loss.
Who directed Cold Shivers?
Marius Myrmel helmed this intense drama, bringing a precise visual language to a story that tests the limits of trust.
Who stars in Cold Shivers?
Victor Johansen takes the lead, with Trude-Sofie Olavsrud Anthonsen and Tiril Marie Olsen rounding out the central trio.
Is Cold Shivers (2016) worth watching?
With its unrated status leaving expectations open-ended, Cold Shivers offers a gripping micro-drama for fans of psychological tension. Myrmel's direction and the committed performances make it a compelling 20-minute watch for drama enthusiasts.
How long is Cold Shivers?
At 19 minutes, Cold Shivers is a concise yet impactful short film that delivers its narrative punch in under a half hour.
About Cold Shivers (2016) — A Shocking Twist on First Love in Under 20 Minutes
Kristoffer's first attempt to introduce intimacy into his relationship takes a harrowing turn in this sharply observed 2016 drama from Norwegian filmmaker Marius Myrmel. What begins as a delicate portrait of new love quickly tilts into psychological unease, where tenderness and fragility give way to something far darker. Shot in under twenty minutes yet rich in atmosphere, Cold Shivers (2016) lingers on the fragile boundaries between bodies, trust, and the unpredictable currents of affection.
Crafted with a clinical eye and understated tension, Myrmel's short film transforms a seemingly ordinary encounter into a quietly devastating study of how quickly connection can curdle. Victor Johansen delivers a quietly devastating performance as Kristoffer, while the supporting cast—led by Trude-Sofie Olavsrud Anthonsen and Tiril Marie Olsen—amplify the unsettling mood through their restrained yet charged portrayals of intimacy and doubt.
