The Worst Person in the World (2021), directed by Joachim Trier and co-written with Eskil Vogt, is a poignant and darkly humorous exploration of love, identity, and self-discovery in the modern world. The film is the third installment in Trier’s Oslo Trilogy, following Reprise (2006) and Oslo, August 31st (2011), and it marks a culmination of his deep engagement with the complexities of youth, relationships, and the search for meaning in life. Starring Renate Reinsve in a career-defining performance, The Worst Person in the World invites audiences to reflect on the pressures of adulthood, the messiness of romantic relationships, and the internal struggle between personal desires and societal expectations.

The film follows Julie (Renate Reinsve), a young woman in her late twenties living in Oslo, as she navigates the emotional and existential uncertainties of modern life. Julie is at a crossroads: she is unsure about her career path, her romantic relationships, and what she truly wants out of life. The film unfolds over twelve chapters, each representing a different phase in Julie’s journey of self-discovery, with a tone that blends both humor and heartbreak. Through Julie’s experiences, The Worst Person in the World presents an intimate portrait of a person caught in the paradox of modern existence—looking for love and purpose in a world that often feels directionless and confusing.