Overview
Just Super is a 2022 Norwegian computer-animated superhero film directed by Rasmus A. Sivertsen and produced by Qvisten Animation. It follows Hedvig, an 11-year-old gamer who is tasked with taking over the role of a superhero, Super Lion, from her father.
The film was released in Norwegian cinemas on 30 September 2022. It was selected to screen at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, but the first screening at the festival on 20 February 2023 was cancelled due to concerns of blackface, to the objection of the filmmakers and the Norwegian Film Institute.
Cast
Hennika Eggum Huuse as Hedvig
Todd Monrad Vistven as Thomas
Johannes Kjærnes as Adrian
Tobias Santelmann as Super Lion
Kari Simonsen as Grandma
Henriette Marø as Teacher
Line Verndal as Aunt
Atle Antonsen as Uncle
Desta Marie Beeder as News Reporter
Charlotte Frogner as Mom
Release
Just Super had its world premiere on 10 September 2022 at TIFF Junior, a children's film festival held in Tromsø, Norway, where it won the audience award. It was released in Norwegian cinemas on 30 September 2022 and had 110,000 admissions.
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