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Director Jens Lien Explores Automation Anxiety in New Film
Norwegian filmmaker Jens Lien is directing a new near-future comedy, 'Joe’s Assignment,' which delves into themes of work and automation. The film stars Trond Fausa Aurvåg from the series 'Lilyhammer.'
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‘The Bothersome Man’ Director Jens Lien Tackles Automation Anxiety in ‘Joe’s Assignment’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jens Lien, the Norwegian filmmaker behind cult dystopian comedy “The Bothersome Man” and HBO Nordic sci-fi satire “Beforeigners,” is returning to speculative territory with “Joe’s Assignment,” a near-future comedy starring Lilyhammer’s Trond Fausa Aurvåg and turning on work, automation and wha
2026-08-28 09:03 UTC