🎬 Eksplosjoner i hjertet

Set against a sun-drenched summer in Oslo, Explosions in the Heart follows Billy (Victoria Carmen Sonne), a passionate Danish social worker who falls head over heels for Nilo (Silvana Imam), a charismatic Swedish environmental activist.

Their instant, intoxicating connection quickly turns complex when Billy discovers that Nilo is polyamorous and already involved with other partners. Unprepared for a non-monogamous relationship, Billy finds her romantic expectations, boundaries, and emotional security put to the test. As she navigates intense jealousy, passion, and personal discovery, Billy must confront what she truly desires from love and who she wants to be.

💡 Did you know?
Expanded Short Film Concept: Director Yenni Lee originally explored the core title and emotional themes in her 2016 short film Eksplosjoner i Hjertet, which screened at festivals such as the Nordische Filmtage Lübeck.

Starring Music Icon Silvana Imam: Co-lead Silvana Imam is a celebrated Swedish hip-hop artist and activist making a high-profile turn into feature film acting alongside acclaimed Danish actress Victoria Carmen Sonne (Holiday, Godland).

Nordic Council Film Prize Candidate: Produced by Oslo Pictures (The Worst Person in the World), the film garnered strong acclaim in Scandinavian festival circuits for its raw, contemporary take on non-monogamy and modern queer intimacy.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈
⭐ Global Critical & Festival Response: 7.0 / 10

Commended across Scandinavian cinema circles for its stylish, non-judgmental exploration of polyamory, anchored by the intense screen chemistry between Sonne and Imam.

🎨 Visual & Aesthetic Focus: 7.7 / 10

Mattias Pollak’s vibrant, atmospheric cinematography captures Oslo’s electronic music scenes, rave culture, and intimate summer afternoons with a lush visual texture.