# Erik Poppe’s ‘Beloved’ Opens Haugesund Festival; CEO Cites Global Attention on Norway

Norwegian director Erik Poppe’s film ‘Beloved’ will open the Haugesund Festival, a key Nordic industry event. Festival chief Tonje Hardersen says the choice reflects heightened international interest in Norwegian cinema, positioning the film and country as a focal point this year.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/erik-poppe-nikolaj-coster-waldau-norway-haugesund-1236826201/) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000