Janicke Askervold

Hailing from Norway, Janicke Askervold honed her directorial vision in Paris, graduating from the Atelier Théâtral de Création. Her early work in theatre, directing pieces by Fosse, Duras, and Müller, laid the groundwork for a burgeoning film career. Askervold's independent spirit shone through with her self-financed feature 'Together Alone.' She achieved international acclaim with ... moreher directorial debut, 'Solomamma,' which world-premiered in the main competition at the 2025 Locarno Film Festival, securing the Ecumenical Prize. Her contributions were further recognized with the Eurimages Audentia award later that year, cementing her status as a significant cinematic voice. less