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Night Ride (original title: Nattrikken) is a 2020 Norwegian live-action short film written and directed by Eirik Tveiten. Set entirely on a snowy tram platform and a night tram, the story observes a woman who discovers an abandoned motorized wheelchair and uses it for a ride, only to be targeted by abusive passengers. The situation escalates into a tense confrontation that highlights themes of bullying, prejudice, and unexpected solidarity. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
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What is Night Ride, or Nattrikken, about?
The 2020 Norwegian short follows Ebba, a woman waiting at a snowy tram platform who ends up taking an unplanned ride in a motorized tram. The original title Nattrikken means Night Tram.
Who made the short film Night Ride?
Eirik Tveiten wrote and directed it, with Sigrid Kandal Husjord playing Ebba. Cylinder Production produced the 15-minute Norwegian film.
Why does Night Ride become more serious than its setup suggests?
The accidental tram ride begins as a comic mistake but turns tense when Ebba sees passengers target a transgender woman. The shift makes her decide whether to remain passive or intervene.
Was Night Ride nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. Nattrikken was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023.
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