[Metsä Inc.] ~ Norwegian Film Special Screening “Oslo, Three Landscapes of Love” x Metsä Village ~ Collaborative campaign where you can relive scenes from the film and experience Norwegian nature and cuisine
Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd. Press Release: August 29, 2025 ~Norwegian Film Special Screening “Oslo, Three Landscapes of Love” x Metsä Village~ A collaborative campaign where you can relive scenes from the film and experience Norwegian nature and cuisine. -Special event where you can meet the chimney sweep, a symbol of happiness, and original cocktails inspired by the work will be available- Metsä Co., Ltd. (CEO: Kiyoshi Mochizuki), operator of the Nordic lifestyle experience facility “Metsä Village” (Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture), will be holding a campaign starting Saturday, August 30, 2025, to commemorate the release of a special screening of three Norwegian films: “Oslo, Three Landscapes of Love” (including “DREAMS,” the first Norwegian film to win the Golden Bear, the highest award at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, and “LOVE” and “SEX”). This film, directed by Dag Johan Haugerud, an unknown master of Nordic cinema, explores the unanswerable themes of love, romance, and sexuality. We’ve prepared an event where you can relive the scenery from Oslo, a city rich in nature and culture, even in the naturally rich Metsa Village, surrounded by forests and lakes.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-e99b0dc1a609e527f1fa5ab5bb3dfc63-2500×1769.jpg 2. Secret Lucky Greetings: Searching for the Chimney Sweep, a Symbol of Happiness, from the Movie “Sex” Chimney sweeps, the profession of the protagonist in the movie “Sex,” are said to have the power to ward off misfortune and bad luck in Europe. If you encounter a chimney sweep on the street, it is believed that touching the second button on their uniform will ward off evil spirits. Professional chimney sweeps in uniforms will be making special patrols on the event day only from “Allumere Metsa,” a restaurant run by the owner of a wood stove shop. If you spot them, you’ll be able to take photos! Post your photo on social media with the designated hashtag to receive a visit
certificate. Plus, if you present your visit certificate at “Allumere Metsa,” you’ll receive a 10% discount on your meal that day! (Takeout menu and drinks excluded) Patrol Dates: September 20th (Sat) and 27th (Sat), October 4th (Sat) and 11th (Sat) Patrol Times: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM *Where they appear is a secret! They might be on a boat!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-929dc36e2cc34f08350ce11b1e4d6e38-600×400.jpg 3. The Movie “DREAMS” x Scandinavian “Knitting Club” Project ~Time to Knit, Talk, and Connect~ Knitting is a symbolic element that appears in the movie “DREAMS.” In Scandinavia, there are “knitting clubs,” known as “Strikkeklubb” in Norway and “neulontakerho” in Finland. These clubs are not just places for people to enjoy knitting, but also serve as a community where people can gather and interact, chatting over coffee or tea and teaching each other knitting techniques. To coincide with the film collaboration, a “knitting club” has been launched that meets every other week!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-10f89ec39de9252cead4a55d77efe9cb-2500×1786.jpg If you have any questions, you can ask the instructor. Why not spend some fun time together through knitting? Dates and Times: September 5th (Friday), 19th (Friday), and October 3rd (Friday), 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Craft Bibliotheque Instructor: Yamada Kanako (Knitting Artist) *1 *Participation is free, but please bring your own materials (yarn, knitting needles, etc.) 4. Special Fair for Norwegian-Made Jotul Stoves During the collaboration campaign, we will be exhibiting a Jotul wood-burning stove (F400), the Norwegian manufacturer that is the setting for the film. In addition, customers who purchase or sign a contract for a wood-burning stove during this campaign will receive 1 cubic meter (approximately 350 kg) of dried hardwood firewood and a free chimney sweep for the first year! Application period: Saturday, August 30th – Friday, October 31st Location: Alumer Metsa Store *Delivery dates and installation will be scheduled separately. *Due to our commitment to safe installation, we do not sell wood stoves separately.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-a54ca204da22cb024a19e3e93e1d7c8d-960×960.png 5. Food feature that lets you enjoy Norwegian food culture! 1. Original Cocktail This cocktail uses the Norwegian distilled spirit “LINIE” and mixes the image colors of each of the three works. The green is melon, the blue is blue curacao, and the orange is
orange-flavored, creating a beautiful gradation. Sale price: Cocktail ¥850 (tax included) *Non-alcoholic cocktails ¥750 (tax included) Sales location: “10 Flowers” on the 1st floor of the Market Hall *The photo is an image
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-a5cd0ce2068e3be87fb94a4798a522fe-600×400.jpg 2. Salmon Meatballs Handmade meatballs packed with the delicious flavor of Norwegian salmon. Sales price: 1,480 yen for 3 pieces, 2,340 yen for 5 pieces (tax included) Sales location: “Meatball Specialty Shop Toroli” on the 1st floor of the Market Hall
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-080859c17495a9844e575e4fc854c67e-3900×2925.jpg 3. Brown Cheese & OSLO Brown cheese made only with Norwegian sweet whey, milk, and cream. Simply cut it into pieces and enjoy it as a snack or appetizer. Get a 250 yen discount when you purchase it as a set with “OSLO,” a Norwegian beer characterized by its easy-to-grab design and simple flavor! Sale price: Brown Cheese ¥1,404 (tax included) OSLO ¥880 (tax included) Sales location: “LAAVU” on the 1st floor of the Market Hall *Available while supplies last
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-c0f03cb765ba303e59dd1404eecac41f-2356×2700.jpg 6. Win movie tickets too! A gift campaign that gives you a taste of nature and Norway Follow the official Bitters End & Metsa Village X account and repost the relevant post to win movie tickets, boat ride tickets, and more! 10 lucky winners will receive a gift! 〇Gift Contents (1) Movie tickets for “Oslo, Three Landscapes of Love” 3 winners (2) Boat tickets for three people, a chance to experience nature in a nod to the ferries used as daily transportation in Norway. (3) Tickets (for two) to the Hyper Museum Hanno, a contemporary art museum with the theme of “nature and digital,” in a nod to the museum-like Oslo City Hall that appears in all three works. (4) One original cocktail or non-alcoholic cocktail of your choice (10 Flowers) for one person 〇How to Apply (1) Follow the two accounts: Bitters End Official X (@BittersEnd_inc) and Metsa Village Official X (@Metsa_Official). (2) Repost the relevant post on Metsa Official X (3) Winners will be contacted via DM at a later date Application Period: Saturday, August 30th – Monday, September 15th (National Holiday) Winner Announcement: Thursday, September 18th (Scheduled)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-ba7284174e757ff1dd7a9a43e438702e-2500×1619.jpg Watch a movie and experience Scandinavia! Review submission campaign Watch “DREAMS,” “LOVE,” or “SEX” and submit your review to X for a chance to win a movie poster or various tickets for Metsa, with 10 lucky winners! 〇Gift Contents (1) Special Screening “Oslo, Three Landscapes of Love” B2 Poster (3 Winners) (2) Boat Ticket (4 Winners) (3) “Hyper Museum Hanno” admission tickets (pair) for 3 people 〇How to apply (1) Bitters End Official X (@BittersEnd_inc) (2) Watch any of the three films and post a photo with the hashtags “#MovieDREAMS,” “#MovieSEX,” and “#MovieLOVE.” (3) Winners will be contacted via DM at a later date. Application Period: Friday, September 5th – Sunday, October 19th What do people think and what words do they exchange when they encounter emotions they’ve never felt before? Three “scenes” related to love, romance, and sex from Oslo, a city of beautiful nature and culture. DREAMS revolves around the candid first love diary of a 17-year-old girl who falls in love with a female teacher; LOVE follows two medical professionals as they explore different forms of love; and SEX sees a man with a wife and children reconsider what it means to be “like” after a certain experience. All three films share a common theme: witty conversations between people who have become aware of their deepest desires. Without passing judgment, we empathize with these people as they unravel the values they have been ingrained in them and the emotions that well up within them, leaving us bewildered, yet also experiencing a new stimulation and lingering aftertaste. And the beautiful scenery of Oslo, the Norwegian capital, where nature and culture blend together—including everyday ferries, the landmark Oslo City Hall, and houses with chimneys—reflects the gentle, humble lives of its people. Enjoy the humor of people living in modern society, as depicted by Haugerud, who was greatly influenced by Eric Rohmer. “DREAMS” Winner of the Golden Bear Award in the Competition Section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival (International Federation of Film Critics Award & German Arthouse Film Association Award) Director and Screenwriter: Dag Johan Haugerud Cinematography: Cecilie Semek Starring: Ella Overby, Selome Emnetou, Ane Dahl Torp, Anne-Marit Jacobsen 2024 / Norway / Norwegian / DCP / 5.1ch / 110 minutes / Vista / Original title: Drommer / English title: Dreams (Sex Love) Distributor: Bitters End Sponsored by: Norwegian Embassy (C)Motlys
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-b4ca2c0d61cd00ff1c76058cbedf5c44-1914×2700.jpg “LOVE” Officially entered into the competition section of the 81st Venice International Film Festival Best Performance Award at the 48th Gothenburg International Film Festival and the 35th Tromsø
International Film Festival International Federation of Film Critics Award Director and Screenwriter: Dag Johan Haugerud Cinematography: Cecilie Semek Starring: Andrea Brain Hovig , Tajo Cittadella Jacobsen, Malte Engebriksen, Thomas Glestad, Lars-Jakob Holm 2024 / Norway / Norwegian / DCP / 5.1ch / 120 minutes / Vista / Original title: Kjærlighet / English title: Love Distributor: Bitters End Sponsored by: Norwegian Embassy (C)Motlys
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-95c987d1867426cf36e6e6b3064ec6e5-1914×2700.jpg “SEX” 74th Berlin International Film Festival, Panorama Section Winner of three awards (Ecumenical Jury Prize, European Cinema Label Prize, and International Federation of Art Cinema Prize) Winner of four major awards at the 40th Amanda Awards (Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay) (Nominated in 9 categories) Winner of Best Actor at the 69th Valladolid International Film Festival Director and Screenwriter: Dag Johan Haugerud Cinematography: Cecilie Semek Starring: Torbjörn Hahl, Jan Gunnar Reuse, Siri Forberg, Birgitte Larsen 2024/Norway/Norwegian/DCP/5.1ch//118
minutes/Cinesco/Original title: Sex/English title: Sex Distributor: Bitters End Sponsored by: Norwegian Embassy (C)Motlys
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-c145cd6e140ce48aae274c7d6a2c76d4-1912×2700.jpg Born in Norway in 1964. She studied library science at Stockholm University and has experience working as a librarian. He is also active as a novelist and has published four full-length novels so far. As a film director, her debut feature film “I Belong” (2012) won four awards at the Amanda Awards, Norway’s Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress), five awards at the Canon Awards, which honor Norwegian creators, and the Norwegian Film Critics Association Award for Best Picture. The second album “Beware Of For “Children” (2019), he won the Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film and Best Actor at the Gothenburg Film Festival, and after its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival “Giornate degli Autori”, he won nine Amanda Awards, the most in history, including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and Male Lead.He has established himself as a Norwegian film director. Of the trilogy produced this time, “SEX” and “DREAMS” were screened at the Berlin International Film Festival, and “LOVE” was screened at the Venice International Film Festival, and all three films achieved the great success of receiving high praise at international film festivals.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20740/436/20740-436-775920a0268316b22224a4a60305cbda-1080×1350.jpg ＜※1 Instructor Profile Kanako Yamada＞ Lives in Hidaka City.
Representative of D:knit. She works as a knitting instructor and knitter, and also creates original works. She loves both stick needles and crochet, and shares the charm of knitting every day. Comment: This “Knitting Club” is a first event for me, but I would be happy if you could feel free to participate. Let’s spend a warm time together while enjoying knitting together at a cafe with a beautiful view! Image
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPDcA0DMu_Y “Metsä”, which means “forest” in Finnish, is a Scandinavian lifestyle experience facility located on a lake surrounded by rich nature. We have a market hall focusing on imported miscellaneous goods that carries over 100 types of Scandinavian brands, restaurants and cafes, and we also hold seasonal workshops and events. You can feel close to nature through boat activities where you can enjoy floating on the lake, an RV park where you can sleep in your car, and a BBQ area where you can see the lake from the top of the hill. “HYPER MUSEUM HANNO”, a contemporary art museum that combines “nature and digital” and “character art”, will open in March 2025. The opening exhibition, “The Secret Island of Space Cats,” by world-famous contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe, is being held until the end of August. https://metsa-hanno.com/metsa/
(Headquarters: Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, President and CEO: Nobumitsu Tamai) is a group company that handles marketing operations, event planning and management, and new business development for Metsä Village, where you can experience the Nordic lifestyle.
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