In so many other genres – feature film, scripted television, plays – the script absolutely always comes first. This genre – let’s call it “narrated docu-reality sports television” – is very much a meld of picture and sound one can’t exist without the other, one wouldn’t be as good without the other. There definitely have to be times when I’m not thinking about the script – lots of times. When writing a series, is there ever a time when you are NOT thinking about the script? We caught up with Aaron to tell the story of how he tells stories (his bio follows)

In a time of business where the art of storytelling is key to success, Cohen has literally and figuratively written the textbook on how to do it and do it well. A master writer whose work in sport is akin to what Aaron Sorkin has done for fictional series, there are few who can tell a story as well as Aaron Cohen. E ver watch ‘24/7” or “The Road To The Winter Classic” or some of the great “30 For 30” pieces on ESPN and marvel at the storytelling and how it comes together? That’s his work. NORTH Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park.You may not know Aaron Cohen, but if you are a fan of sports documentaries you know of him. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life. Reviewed by ElijahCSkuggs 9 / 10 Understanding the big picture. North is the story of a 30 year old man that says enough is enough. Suffering from anxiety, he's a visibly distraught fellow appearing lethargic and care-free. After hearing unwanted news from his doctor, a heated discussion with a past friend, and an entirely preventable fire that most likely ruins his livelihoodhe takes matters into his own hands, and takes off, heading North to where his hope waits. The theme here isn't hidden, it's smack right in your face.

When you feel like life is giving you a difficult time, and that you're the only one going through such misfortunes, you're not. There are people out there who have it difficult as well, but they continue, even with their unwavering conditions, to persevere and go on. Noticing and appreciating life, and accepting what life gives you, and everything that it has to offer is what North is all about.Īt it's exterior, beautiful Norwegian arctic conditions play the backdrop here, which are blanketed by a folk-travel inspired soundtrack that gives you warmth as you watch our lead trek through the cold. And when including the feeling of isolation that comes with the amazing landscape, you're given even more satisfaction than just what the story itself has to offer. Our leading actor, a heavy built and emotional lumberjack of a man, leads and shares the film with a few side-characters, and all deliver their performances as well as you'd hope. Some making you question their behavior, and some where you almost immediately come to sympathize for. To me, as I mentioned above, Nord was about appreciating life. And with that said, I'm not entirely sure if this movie is for everyone, as some people may just not relate to the deeper aspects here.

Some people also just aren't empathetic cinematically, especially with such simple approaches. Reviewed by OJT 9 / 10 Comic off-road movie about loneliness in a remote winterland But if you do appreciate a simple story that mixes charm, beauty and many chances to ponder, you should come out of the film as happy as I did. This film got highly praised at the Berlin festival before it's cinema release in Norway, winning two of the main prizes. It also became a huge hit at the festival, with tickets going on the black market. It's a nice, though tragic, but warm story about 30 year old Jomar, not particularly successful in his life. Actually his life stinks, and he has problems.

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