The Art of Negative Thinking (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Art of Negative Thinking is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Bård Breien, starring Fridtjov Såheim as Geirr, Kirsti Eline Torhaug and Kjersti Holmen. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $826,394 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Bård Breien
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- Maipo Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Art of Negative Thinking About?
The premise of The Art of Negative Thinking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The local disability support group visits an involuntary member, not realizing that it will bring them to a critical mass.
The Art of Negative Thinking Cast & Characters
Fridtjov Såheim leads the cast as Geirr, with Kirsti Eline Torhaug as Ingvild and Kjersti Holmen as Tori. Directed by Bård Breien; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bård Breien
- Fridtjov Såheim as Geirr
- Kirsti Eline Torhaug as Ingvild
- Kjersti Holmen as Tori
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Henrik Mestad as Gard
Also Starring in The Art of Negative Thinking
· 5 more- Per Schaanning Asbjørn
- Kari Simonsen Lillemor
- Marian Saastad Ottesen Marte
- Øyvind Osmo Eriksen Politimann
- Christian Soldal Pizzbud
More from Bård Breien
More films directed by Bård Breien: Shadow of Victory and Detective Downs.
The Art of Negative Thinking Plot Summary
What happens in The Art of Negative Thinking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A support group takes a van to visit Geirr, a 33-year-old man whose car accident left him paraplegic and impotent from the waist down, dependent on a wheelchair and a motorized aid to get around. He is buried in bitterness, spending his days drowning in booze, smoking marijuana, and watching Vietnam War films, while his devoted wife, Ingvild, does everything she can to hold their world together.
Full summary
The whole story of The Art of Negative Thinking, scene by scene
The Art of Negative Thinking Box Office
The Art of Negative Thinking grossed $826,394 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$826.4K
- International
- $826.4K
How Well Do You Know The Art of Negative Thinking?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the 33‑year‑old man who is the central figure of the story?
The Art of Negative Thinking Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Die Kunst des negativen Denkens” and “L'art de la pensée négative”.
- Also known as
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- Die Kunst des negativen Denkens
- L'art de la pensée négative
- Kurz negativního myšlení
- A Arte do Pensamento Negativo
- אומנות החשיבה השלילית
- Изкуството на негативното мислене
- 消极思考的艺术
- Sztuka negatywnego myślenia
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The Art of Negative Thinking FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Art of Negative Thinking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Art of Negative Thinking?
The Art of Negative Thinking runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Art of Negative Thinking released?
The Art of Negative Thinking was released on November 3, 2006.
Who directed The Art of Negative Thinking?
The Art of Negative Thinking was directed by Bård Breien.
More films by Bård Breien Who is in the cast of The Art of Negative Thinking?
The Art of Negative Thinking stars Fridtjov Såheim as Geirr, Kirsti Eline Torhaug as Ingvild and Kjersti Holmen as Tori, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Art of Negative Thinking make at the box office?
The Art of Negative Thinking grossed $826,394 worldwide.
Does The Art of Negative Thinking have a post-credit scene?
No. The Art of Negative Thinking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Art of Negative Thinking in?
The original language of The Art of Negative Thinking is Norwegian.
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