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Reflection

He has lived his life bending to the expectations of others. But when his wife asks who he truly is, he’s forced to confront both his identity and the truth of their marriage. “The Reflection” is a story about finding the courage to remove the mask and reveal the self within. But what lies behind the mask?

  • Anna Sving
    Director
  • Anna Sving
    Writer
  • Tuva-Aurora Seeberg Lande
    Writer
  • Maja Mathilde Nilsen
    Producer
  • Andreas Cappelen
    Key Cast
    "Jan"
  • Tove Anita Mhyre
    Key Cast
    "Solveig"
  • Silas Hvesser
    Cinematographer
  • Thomas Gaudland
    Editor
  • Tuva-Aurora Seeberg Lande
    Production Designe
  • Theodor Rosenvinge
    Sound Recording
  • Evelin Marie Bondø
    Sound Recording
  • Andreas Vreim
    Sound Designe & Composer
  • Jonas Klepp
    Production Assistant
  • Jakob Adelbert Svinø Seeberg
    Production Assistant
  • Sunniva Steen
    Graphic Designer & Window Film Installer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Speilbildet
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 4, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Norway
  • Country of Filming:
    Norway
  • Language:
    Norwegian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Fagskolen Kristiania
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Anna Sving

Anna Sving is a Norwegian filmmaker born and raised in Oslo. She is at the very beginning of her career, having completed her film education in the spring of 2025, and is currently finishing her final year in England to obtain a bachelor’s degree in film production.

Anna has always been drawn to exploring internal questions of identity and how these shape our relationships with others. Her passion for storytelling began at a young age, fascinated by the way stories are portrayed on screen and how people from different backgrounds can connect and find unity through a shared narrative.

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Director Statement

Reflection explores the pressure many people feel to adapt and perform, to wear masks in order to be accepted. The film is rooted in my own experience of losing myself by constantly trying to meet others’ expectations. A conversation with a close friend made me realize that true connection only happens when we dare to show who we really are, even if it means letting go of relationships that no longer fit.

The story follows Jan, a man who has spent years shaping himself to please everyone around him. As his inner unrest grows, he begins the painful but necessary process of reclaiming his identity.

Visually, Reflection uses mirrors, close‑ups, and contrasting warm and cold tones to express Jan’s emotional conflict. The sound design shifts between silence and intensity to mirror his journey toward authenticity.

At its core, Reflection is about finding the courage to remove the mask and rediscover who you truly are.