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Cabin Fever (Når nettene blir lange) is a 2000 Norwegian drama film written and directed by Mona J. Hoel, starring Svein Scharffenberg and Gørild Mauseth. It was the first attempt in Norway at a Dogme film. The film portrays an extended family vacationing together in a cabin in the mountains, and the internal conflicts that emerge.

Cast
The main fictional character of the film is Father Gunnar, who is played by Svein Scharffenberg. Gunnar has a major alcohol problem. Throughout the movie his drinking causes abusive behavior.

Daughter Liv played by Gørild Mauseth

Brother in Law played by Zbigniew Zamachowski

Mother Astrid played by Kari Simonsen

Eivind played by Bjarte Hjelmeland

Siri played by Benedikte Lindbeck

Per Arne played by Geir Kvarme

Kari played by Turid Gunnes

Irina played by Wieslawa Mazurkiewicz

Svensken played by Krister Henriksson

Olek played by Jerzy Nowak

Plot
The film begins during Christmas in Norway. A family and all of their relatives decide to stay at a remote cabin to celebrate the holidays. Their Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth relatives join them. When they arrive the polish relatives are annoyed that there is a lack of water and no electricity. As family arguments begin to break out, the film reveals the characters reasoning's and grudges against one another. Secrets are revealed. One of the children has severe asthma problem which is made worse by the presence of a dog. The father, additionally, cant control his alcohol problem. He then becomes aggressive making the situations worst then they are. Towards the end of the film the father drinks so much alcohol that he collapses. The family throws him out into the freezing cold where he is never found again. The family members are heartbroken that father Gunnar is gone.

Film
What makes this film unique is that its the first Dogme film in Norway. Dogme films were meant to create a cinematic movement which forced filmmakers to focus on the plot and the outcome of the whole film. The camera moves around focusing on the character making feel like you are there.

Dogme Film
What make Dogme 95 unique is that the film is shot with a hand held camera. Any human error when filming isn't edited. The film is also required to be in color. If not, the scene must be reshot if there isn't enough lighting. Dogme films were also an attempt to take away power from the studio, allowing the director and the cast more freedom, but the director isn't credited with any of the work.

Production
The main production company of Cabin fever (Norwegian language: Nar Nettene Blir Lange) was Freedom from fear unlimited. Freedom from fear unlimited was an Norwegian production company. Cabin fever also had support from other groups as well. Those included, Det Norske Filminstituttet, Zentropa Entertainment Aps, and Film I Vast.

Awards
In 2001 Cabin Fever (Nar nettene blir lange) was nominated for 3 awards. Two of those were for the Amanda Award. They were able to win 1 award for best actor Svein Scharffenberg. Best actress Kari Simonsen came up short to Hildegun Riise ( from Detector). Cabin Fever also had a nominee in the Crystal Globe. Director Mona J. Hoel. She wasn't able to win it though.

Reviews
According to Per haddal, from Aftenposten he states that "…the camera dive so skin close to the action, everything seems extremely alive, spontaneous and has loads of nerve and nerves-almost barock situations mixed with the painful truths of dysfunctional family relations… a stunning experience…"

According to Per Ivar Henriksbo, from Gulbrandsdolen he states that "…this film is like a mental preparation for the ritual celebration we all have to go through in about a months time…use it as a rehearsal"