Solomamma


Solomamma is a 2025 drama film directed by Janicke Askevold from a screenplay she wrote with Jørgen Færøy Flasnes and Mads Stegger. It is a co-production between Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Finland.
It had its world premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 11 August 2025, competing for the Golden Leopard.

Premise

A woman tracks down her sperm donor as she navigates the challenges of single parenthood.

Cast

Production

In December 2024, it won 22D Music Award during the Les Arcs Industry Village and received $10,500 grant to help finance an original score. The project participated at the Nordic Film Market, held during the Gothenburg Film Festival in January 2025. It also participated at the Meeting Point Vilnius, held during the Vilnius International Film Festival in March 2025. Between 2022 and 2025, the film received approximately NOK 7.65 million in funding from the Norwegian Film Institute.
Principal photography began in Oslo in September 2024 and wrapped up in mid-October.

Release

Solomamma had its world premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 11 August 2025 at the Concorso Internazionale section, competing for the Golden Leopard. Prior to the premiere, Playtime acquired the film's international sales, excluding Latvia and Lithuania.
It is set to be theatrically released in Norway in February 2026.