Thelma – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP
THELMA is a 2017 Norwegian supernatural coming-of-age story directed by Joachim Trier. This critical hit has been tapped for a big budget Hollywood remake from the team behind I, Tonya. The film centres around Thelma a shy introvert that leaves her family behind to go and study in the city of Oslo. She befriends fellow student Anja, and the two develop an immediate and intense attraction. To say more would ruin the film, as its dark tale of love, loss, and supernatural abilities unfolds unexpectedly.
The score by Ola Fløttum is full of starkly beautiful dark strings and mood pieces, washed over with the occasional synth drone or texture. It’s hauntingly beautiful, captivating, and absolutely ranks as one of our favorite scores from the last few years. If you were a fan of Let The Right One In you should immediately seek out Thelma, as we are sure you’ll fall in love with it as much as we did.
