Mona Fastvold
Mona Fastvold (born 7 March 1986)[1] is a Norwegian filmmaker and actress. She is known for directing the drama films The Sleepwalker (2014) and The World to Come (2020).[2] She has also directed music videos for several musicians, most notably her ex-husband Sondre Lerche.
Mona Fastvold | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | Sondre Lerche (2005–2013) |
| Partner | Brady Corbet (2012–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Career edit
Fastvold co-wrote the screenplay for The Childhood of a Leader and the story for Vox Lux with Brady Corbet, who directed both films.
Fastvold had a minor role in The Other Woman.[3]
In 2020, Fastvold directed an adaptation of Jim Shepard's short story The World to Come into a film of the same name, starring Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby.
Personal life edit
In 2005, Fastvold married musician Sondre Lerche.[4] They divorced in 2013.[5][6] Since 2012, Fastvold has been dating actor and director Brady Corbet, whom she met on the set of The Sleepwalker. Their daughter was born in 2014.[7][8]
Filmography edit
As actress edit
- Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Capo Nord | ||
| 2008 | Fault Lines | Helen | short film |
| 2009 | The Other Woman | Sonia | as Mona Lerche |
| Snapshots | Eve | short film; as Mona Lerche | |
| 2011 | Match | Jacqueline | short film; as Mona Lerche |
| 2013 | The Thing Is | Rachel | short film |
| 2018 | Vox Lux |
- Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Asylet | Gry | TV series; 1 episode |
| 1998 | Nini | Vibeke | TV series; 1 episode |
| 1999 | Smørøyet | TV series; 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Hotel Cæsar | Daphne Flaa | TV series; 65 episodes |
| 2020 | Homemade | TV series; 1 episode |
As filmmaker edit
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Sleepwalker | Director, co-screenwriter (with Brady Corbet) |
| 2015 | The Childhood of a Leader | Co-screenwriter (with Brady Corbet), co-producer |
| 2018 | Vox Lux | Co-screenwriter, co-story writer (with Brady Corbet) |
| 2019 | The Mustang | Co-screenwriter (with Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre and Brock Norman Brock) |
| 2020 | The World to Come | Director |
| 2023 | The Crowded Room | TV Series; Director (3 episodes) |
| TBA | The Brutalist | Co-screenwriter (with Brady Corbet) |
References edit
- ^ "Mona Fastvold". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Lurie, Danielle (21 January 2014). "Interview with The Sleepwalker Director/writer Mona Fastvold". Filmmaker. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits". IMDb. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Aartun, Jorun Sofie F. (6 August 2005). "Trendy å være to". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Norris, John (2 September 2014). "Sondre Lerche Is A Punk-Rock Crooner". Refinery29. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Barshad, Nim (22 May 2014). "Hear Sondre Lerche's Dancey, Divorce-Fueled 'Bad Law'". Spin. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Cipriani, Casey (21 November 2014). "'The Sleepwalker' Writers on Balancing Filmmaking with Baby-Making". IndieWire. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ Wise, Damon (17 October 2015). "Q & A: Director Brady Corbet Talks About His 'Childhood'". Variety. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
External links edit
- Mona Fastvold at IMDb