Secluded

Runtime 12 min

After his soulmate suddenly leaves him, a reclusive young man struggles to reconnect with the world. An enthusiastic waitress takes it upon herself to help him, sparking a journey of healing and self-discovery.

Secluded (original title: Avsondret) is my Bachelor's film from the University of Stavanger, co-directed with my dear friend and colleague Iver Schøyen Løkken.

“Secluded is a visually poetic exploration of solitude, loss, and the slow, delicate process of healing. Gabriel Lar Thorarinsson’s cinematography serves as the film’s beating heart, capturing the protagonist’s isolation with a meticulous interplay of light and shadow, framing his world as both vast and suffocating. The contrast between cold, desaturated tones and the warmth introduced by the presence of the enthusiastic waitress visually mirrors his emotional journey—gradually transitioning from detachment to reconnection. Every frame is composed with intention, allowing silence and space to speak as loudly as words. A deserving winner of Best Cinematography, Secluded transforms a deeply personal story into an immersive visual experience, proving that cinematography is not merely about aesthetics but about evoking emotion with every shot.” - Play Short International Film Awards

Written, directed & produced by Iver Schøyen Løkken & Gabriel Lar Thorarinsson
Producer - University of Stavanger
Composer - Tonning Helgø Meling
Editor - Iver Schøyen Løkken
Post-production sound - Iver Schøyen Løkken & Gabriel Lar Thorarinsson
Cinematographer - Gabriel Lar Thorarinsson
B camera operator - Daniel Fatnes
Location sound - Audun Falch Fossheim
Colorist - Gabriel Lar Thorarinsson

Starring
Johannes Helland-Hansen as EVEN
Anna Rosé Walderhaug as CECILIE
Ida Marie Larsen Korsen as EMILIE

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