A Human Position (2022) Movie Script
THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY SUBSTITUTES
- Hi Asta, youre back?
- Hello, yes I am.
- Good to see you again.
- You too.
- You're working all summer?
- That's the plan. Same with you?
Yes. Not bad having some
veterans among all the subs.
I'm probably a bit rusty though...
But its usually quiet during the summer.
It will be fine, youll
get right back into it.
So the key to get enthusiasm among fans
back would be results on the pitch?
Results are always important,
but it goes both ways.
Enthusiasm from fans is
important for good results,
but yes, enthusiasm is also
relying on good results.
What are your thoughts
on the season so far?
Shit.
...but this is not black and white.
lesund depends on the
art nouveau architecture for tourism,
and it is under heavy scrutiny
that rich real estate developers
decide what and where to build.
Its like they have a
direct line to the city.
So youre saying there
might be corruption?
Well, Im not sure,
but this is all very unfair.
Okay, thank you, I think we got it.
- Can you take some pictures?
- Yes.
Lets take some group photos.
Feel free to hold the signs up.
That's it.
You in the back, could you
take a small step to your left? Perfect.
Should we get rid of some
stuff up here, perhaps?
As in throw out?
Yes, or just tidy up?
Sure, no problem.
If you show me, I can help
you renovate some chairs?
That could work.
Asta, Asta, Asta
Asta, Asta, Asta
She really wants to
remove, all-of-the-chairs
Asta, Asta
Gonna sleep in bed tonight?
Hmm, I think I need to
sleep on the floor for now.
Am I missing out on something?
True love.
Its three in the morning, and
Im standing in the middle of
Which one did you write?
The one about preserving
green spaces and art nouveau architecture.
Page five, I think.
Complaints dismissed for
preservation of green space -
dispensation given for modern
architecture among the art nouveau
Thats kinda shitty.
But I probably wouldn't
go demonstrate either...
What about you?
No When someone can profit on
building there, it seems useless
Dont think it would help.
What about this one, isnt this from the
big case a while back? From that factory?
Dont think I wrote that.
What article is that?
The one in the corner here:
Asylum seeker affected in social dumping
incident - to be forcibly returned
Great. Could you try presenting
the ship with your hands?
That's it, great!
Perhaps we can use the first ones?
I dont like arms up and stuff.
They usually do well...
Yes? Well, just dont
forward them if you can.
- Okay, Ill get back.
- Thank you!
Sorry for the wait, but
the pictures look great.
Could you tell me about the
new plans for the summer?
Sure. In this situation it's important
to retain the products already in play,
from our members in
the lesund Cruise Network.
So basically, we have to
take care of what we have
so we dont have to rebuild
everything from scratch.
What kinds of products do you offer?
We have a huge variety of
attractions here in the city:
museums, the Atlantic Sea-Park,
Kayaking, the hill top view,
art nouveau architecture, the galleries...
- Hi.
- Hi.
- The articles were great.
- That's good.
Ill just forward them for
publication right away.
Great.
Good to be back?
Yes, everythings
back to normal.
I'm sorry...
Hey, you know that little article the
other day, about the asylum seeker stuff?
- Yes.
- Do you know who wrote it?
We actually got it from Joakim.
As you know hes retired now...
- Yes Do you have his number?
- Just a second
Joakim Ytre: 47 - 83 - 94 - 27.
Hi, its Asta strem
from Sunnmrsposten.
Hows life?
That's nice.
I talked to Anne, she told me you
have a contact at that factory,
concerning the forced returned
asylum seeker, is that correct?
Do you think I can get the
contact info and follow up?
Great, yes e-mail is perfect.
Right. I feel there is something
there, something more.
Aslan No last name?
- You know what?
- No.
When we were there
a long time ago,
we ate out all the time, right.
They had these vending-looking
machines to place your order.
Yes, I know.
- But its cool, right.
- Yes.
Because all the items
on the menu had pictures,
but all the items had the same pictures.
Yes, I know because youve
told me hundreds of times.
I still think its cool.
Will there be judo later?
Well have to wait and see.
Did you know the Siesta chair from Relling
is the most sold Norwegian chair in Japan?
Well except for Tripp Trapp, that is
- The one in there?
- Mhm.
Or wait, I dont
actually know that...
But I think so?
Does it make any sense to you?
No...
We should do this weekly again.
Agree.
- Hi, ready?
- Im ready.
In this tub, we put dried/salted cod,
potatoes,
and other ingredients and mix them.
We then bring it to this
assembly station for partial packing,
before sending the bacalhau to that
room for 2.5 hours of heat treatment.
It then ends up on this
packing station for completion,
followed by distribution to our suppliers.
This actually used to be Aslans station
Are you still in touch with him?
No
He sort of disappeared.
Didnt hear more from him.
A lot was set in motion here.
Nobody knew,
or considered the consequences
for those without work permits.
I wish we did, but
We thought we did good.
How was he, Aslan, as a person?
Aslan was a hard worker,
and did his job well.
He was selfless, both at work and outside,
and seemed to thrive on helping others.
He was a really great guy.
That chair...
is it possible to buy it?
It's all going to the tip,
take it if you want it.
Really?
It probably reeks of fish.
By the way, Aslan actually loved it.
Used it as his lunch break chair.
What's with the cheeky look?
Nothing...
As a kid, I used to love birds.
You did?
Actually, I collected birds' eggs.
- Youre shitting me.
- No.
I climbed trees, picked
an egg, super careful.
I even brought them down in my mouth
cause I need my hands for climbing, right.
Just shoved in there...
Then we blew out the insides
through small holes,
and put them in small boxes with cotton.
A cute little collection of eggs.
- Its a bit sick.
- Is it?
Why didnt I know this?
Not sure.
Want to help me adopt a chair?
Its a bit peculiar that
we sit on chairs, isn't it?
Ehm, yes?
Like...
...humans, that we sit, on chairs.
Cant think of another
animal that sit on chairs
Whats the name of this model?
I think its something like "no. 69"...
...Or "no. 67".
Isnt it a bit strange
if its called 69?
Dont think they
thought about that then
Ah, of course not, they
didnt have sex back then.
Not the expression, you idiot...
- Dammit...
- Are you okay?
Can we take a break?
lesund City Hall
Hi, I have Asta strem
from Sunnmrsposten here.
Could you tell me who sits on info
about asylum seekers and such?
Yes, okay.
So, the city plays
no part in it?
And the county has
nothing to do with it?
Or, a little?
Application process goes through UDI
(Directorate of immigration)
and they are divided
into regional offices?
And then the city gets involved?
The city commits to settle people
on request from the government?
But doesn't the county work with
local asylum reception centres?
They don't?
Okay, can you?
He has some time to see
you in about 20 minutes.
That's okay, I can wait.
She can wait. Thanks.
Asta?
I'm sorry, I won't
be of much help.
But here's a business card of Dagfinn
at Tingvoll asylum reception center.
- He can probably help you.
- Okay, thank you...
The city only gets involved when
asylum seekers get permanent residence,
and help with housing and/or work.
Okay, I understand. Thank you.
You're welcome.
- Hello.
- Hi.
So you cant tell me
anything about Aslans case?
No we cant, unfortunately.
We have very strict restrictions on disclosing
information about our residents,
former or present.
It has to do with the
safety of the residents.
But you can confirm he
has been a resident here?
Yes, I can.
So, when people arrive, what do
they receive in terms of services, etc.?
At this center they get offered
a room, a private room actually.
They get access to kitchen appliances,
a shared kitchen, and a
public area for each corridor,
shared with up to eight others.
We also have other public
areas around the center,
caf, and...
Could you put your arm up...
That's it.
Great. Should we take some
pictures outside as well?
Sure, no problem.
What is... the best thing about Norway?
- Like, for real?
- Yes.
Im not sure
Mountains?
A-ha?
I was thinking more about society,
the welfare state and such...
I often think that, were not
allowed to complain about it.
Since it works as
well as it does...
Or at least when things are
as good as they are for us.
On the other hand, it would be
stupid not to fight to preserve it.
Why do you ask?
Its just that case
Im working on.
I cant seem to find the right
approach, or position to take.
It feels so immense,
but at the same time so
impenetrable and neglected.
Its healing very well.
Very well.
Hi, Asta strem calling
from Sunnmrsposten.
Im looking for the contact
info for an asylum seeker
that arrived in Norway
around ten years ago.
Hes now been forcibly
returned, or waiting to be.
Is this something you
can help me with?
You cant...
Nobody else either?
No, I dont know,
that's why Im calling...
Okay, I understand.
By the way,
could you describe the process from
asylum seeker to forcibly returned?
Okay, I have a hypothetical
situation, if that helps?
Let's say the person arrived
in Norway ten years ago.
He integrates well, even gets
a temporary work permit,
and for years he works in a factory
until it gets shut down for
severe breaches of the labour law.
What the person wasnt told at this time,
was that his work permit had expired.
So when the factory was shut down,
he went down with them. Got accused
and charged for working illegally.
Yes.
Yes, let's say this led to his final
appeal for asylum being rejected.
So this is not an unusual situation?
I see.
As long as there is a legal basis,
the government acts on principle,
is that what you said?
Can I use that quote?
Seven people have been brought to
the hospital for smoke damage.
The condition of the four directly involved
in the accident are reported as critical,
but stable.
How is traffic now, and
when will it be back to normal?
The tunnel has opened, but
there is a convoy still.
Not sure when traffic is back to normal.
Well know more tomorrow.
Great, I think that's all.
Should we take a few pictures?
That's great.
Great, perhaps we can take a few
without the smile and thumbs up,
since its an accident?
Confronting our social conscience
Okay, ready!
No way...
Fucking hell, are
you shitting me!?
What!?
Where did you find it?
Its so cool...
Its that chair, Asta.
The one!
I know.
Fucking hell
- Wanna sit?
- Ehm, yes?
It's so fucking cool...
You should check
the label under.
Bjrn Eng, at
Mre Lenestolfabrikk.
Imported design.
Manufactured locally.
Now we know, finally.
I have a gift for you as well.
You do?
Ready?
Troubled days, seem unending
Safety, always pending
There's no goal post in sight
Only checkpoints of light
I go carefully through every day
I wish there was, anything I could say
I never thought I'd see you so blue
But there's nothing else I,
would wanna do
Than be with you
No matter what we go through
And I don't know what to do
But I'm still me, and you're still you
Thank you.
- Hi Asta, youre back?
- Hello, yes I am.
- Good to see you again.
- You too.
- You're working all summer?
- That's the plan. Same with you?
Yes. Not bad having some
veterans among all the subs.
I'm probably a bit rusty though...
But its usually quiet during the summer.
It will be fine, youll
get right back into it.
So the key to get enthusiasm among fans
back would be results on the pitch?
Results are always important,
but it goes both ways.
Enthusiasm from fans is
important for good results,
but yes, enthusiasm is also
relying on good results.
What are your thoughts
on the season so far?
Shit.
...but this is not black and white.
lesund depends on the
art nouveau architecture for tourism,
and it is under heavy scrutiny
that rich real estate developers
decide what and where to build.
Its like they have a
direct line to the city.
So youre saying there
might be corruption?
Well, Im not sure,
but this is all very unfair.
Okay, thank you, I think we got it.
- Can you take some pictures?
- Yes.
Lets take some group photos.
Feel free to hold the signs up.
That's it.
You in the back, could you
take a small step to your left? Perfect.
Should we get rid of some
stuff up here, perhaps?
As in throw out?
Yes, or just tidy up?
Sure, no problem.
If you show me, I can help
you renovate some chairs?
That could work.
Asta, Asta, Asta
Asta, Asta, Asta
She really wants to
remove, all-of-the-chairs
Asta, Asta
Gonna sleep in bed tonight?
Hmm, I think I need to
sleep on the floor for now.
Am I missing out on something?
True love.
Its three in the morning, and
Im standing in the middle of
Which one did you write?
The one about preserving
green spaces and art nouveau architecture.
Page five, I think.
Complaints dismissed for
preservation of green space -
dispensation given for modern
architecture among the art nouveau
Thats kinda shitty.
But I probably wouldn't
go demonstrate either...
What about you?
No When someone can profit on
building there, it seems useless
Dont think it would help.
What about this one, isnt this from the
big case a while back? From that factory?
Dont think I wrote that.
What article is that?
The one in the corner here:
Asylum seeker affected in social dumping
incident - to be forcibly returned
Great. Could you try presenting
the ship with your hands?
That's it, great!
Perhaps we can use the first ones?
I dont like arms up and stuff.
They usually do well...
Yes? Well, just dont
forward them if you can.
- Okay, Ill get back.
- Thank you!
Sorry for the wait, but
the pictures look great.
Could you tell me about the
new plans for the summer?
Sure. In this situation it's important
to retain the products already in play,
from our members in
the lesund Cruise Network.
So basically, we have to
take care of what we have
so we dont have to rebuild
everything from scratch.
What kinds of products do you offer?
We have a huge variety of
attractions here in the city:
museums, the Atlantic Sea-Park,
Kayaking, the hill top view,
art nouveau architecture, the galleries...
- Hi.
- Hi.
- The articles were great.
- That's good.
Ill just forward them for
publication right away.
Great.
Good to be back?
Yes, everythings
back to normal.
I'm sorry...
Hey, you know that little article the
other day, about the asylum seeker stuff?
- Yes.
- Do you know who wrote it?
We actually got it from Joakim.
As you know hes retired now...
- Yes Do you have his number?
- Just a second
Joakim Ytre: 47 - 83 - 94 - 27.
Hi, its Asta strem
from Sunnmrsposten.
Hows life?
That's nice.
I talked to Anne, she told me you
have a contact at that factory,
concerning the forced returned
asylum seeker, is that correct?
Do you think I can get the
contact info and follow up?
Great, yes e-mail is perfect.
Right. I feel there is something
there, something more.
Aslan No last name?
- You know what?
- No.
When we were there
a long time ago,
we ate out all the time, right.
They had these vending-looking
machines to place your order.
Yes, I know.
- But its cool, right.
- Yes.
Because all the items
on the menu had pictures,
but all the items had the same pictures.
Yes, I know because youve
told me hundreds of times.
I still think its cool.
Will there be judo later?
Well have to wait and see.
Did you know the Siesta chair from Relling
is the most sold Norwegian chair in Japan?
Well except for Tripp Trapp, that is
- The one in there?
- Mhm.
Or wait, I dont
actually know that...
But I think so?
Does it make any sense to you?
No...
We should do this weekly again.
Agree.
- Hi, ready?
- Im ready.
In this tub, we put dried/salted cod,
potatoes,
and other ingredients and mix them.
We then bring it to this
assembly station for partial packing,
before sending the bacalhau to that
room for 2.5 hours of heat treatment.
It then ends up on this
packing station for completion,
followed by distribution to our suppliers.
This actually used to be Aslans station
Are you still in touch with him?
No
He sort of disappeared.
Didnt hear more from him.
A lot was set in motion here.
Nobody knew,
or considered the consequences
for those without work permits.
I wish we did, but
We thought we did good.
How was he, Aslan, as a person?
Aslan was a hard worker,
and did his job well.
He was selfless, both at work and outside,
and seemed to thrive on helping others.
He was a really great guy.
That chair...
is it possible to buy it?
It's all going to the tip,
take it if you want it.
Really?
It probably reeks of fish.
By the way, Aslan actually loved it.
Used it as his lunch break chair.
What's with the cheeky look?
Nothing...
As a kid, I used to love birds.
You did?
Actually, I collected birds' eggs.
- Youre shitting me.
- No.
I climbed trees, picked
an egg, super careful.
I even brought them down in my mouth
cause I need my hands for climbing, right.
Just shoved in there...
Then we blew out the insides
through small holes,
and put them in small boxes with cotton.
A cute little collection of eggs.
- Its a bit sick.
- Is it?
Why didnt I know this?
Not sure.
Want to help me adopt a chair?
Its a bit peculiar that
we sit on chairs, isn't it?
Ehm, yes?
Like...
...humans, that we sit, on chairs.
Cant think of another
animal that sit on chairs
Whats the name of this model?
I think its something like "no. 69"...
...Or "no. 67".
Isnt it a bit strange
if its called 69?
Dont think they
thought about that then
Ah, of course not, they
didnt have sex back then.
Not the expression, you idiot...
- Dammit...
- Are you okay?
Can we take a break?
lesund City Hall
Hi, I have Asta strem
from Sunnmrsposten here.
Could you tell me who sits on info
about asylum seekers and such?
Yes, okay.
So, the city plays
no part in it?
And the county has
nothing to do with it?
Or, a little?
Application process goes through UDI
(Directorate of immigration)
and they are divided
into regional offices?
And then the city gets involved?
The city commits to settle people
on request from the government?
But doesn't the county work with
local asylum reception centres?
They don't?
Okay, can you?
He has some time to see
you in about 20 minutes.
That's okay, I can wait.
She can wait. Thanks.
Asta?
I'm sorry, I won't
be of much help.
But here's a business card of Dagfinn
at Tingvoll asylum reception center.
- He can probably help you.
- Okay, thank you...
The city only gets involved when
asylum seekers get permanent residence,
and help with housing and/or work.
Okay, I understand. Thank you.
You're welcome.
- Hello.
- Hi.
So you cant tell me
anything about Aslans case?
No we cant, unfortunately.
We have very strict restrictions on disclosing
information about our residents,
former or present.
It has to do with the
safety of the residents.
But you can confirm he
has been a resident here?
Yes, I can.
So, when people arrive, what do
they receive in terms of services, etc.?
At this center they get offered
a room, a private room actually.
They get access to kitchen appliances,
a shared kitchen, and a
public area for each corridor,
shared with up to eight others.
We also have other public
areas around the center,
caf, and...
Could you put your arm up...
That's it.
Great. Should we take some
pictures outside as well?
Sure, no problem.
What is... the best thing about Norway?
- Like, for real?
- Yes.
Im not sure
Mountains?
A-ha?
I was thinking more about society,
the welfare state and such...
I often think that, were not
allowed to complain about it.
Since it works as
well as it does...
Or at least when things are
as good as they are for us.
On the other hand, it would be
stupid not to fight to preserve it.
Why do you ask?
Its just that case
Im working on.
I cant seem to find the right
approach, or position to take.
It feels so immense,
but at the same time so
impenetrable and neglected.
Its healing very well.
Very well.
Hi, Asta strem calling
from Sunnmrsposten.
Im looking for the contact
info for an asylum seeker
that arrived in Norway
around ten years ago.
Hes now been forcibly
returned, or waiting to be.
Is this something you
can help me with?
You cant...
Nobody else either?
No, I dont know,
that's why Im calling...
Okay, I understand.
By the way,
could you describe the process from
asylum seeker to forcibly returned?
Okay, I have a hypothetical
situation, if that helps?
Let's say the person arrived
in Norway ten years ago.
He integrates well, even gets
a temporary work permit,
and for years he works in a factory
until it gets shut down for
severe breaches of the labour law.
What the person wasnt told at this time,
was that his work permit had expired.
So when the factory was shut down,
he went down with them. Got accused
and charged for working illegally.
Yes.
Yes, let's say this led to his final
appeal for asylum being rejected.
So this is not an unusual situation?
I see.
As long as there is a legal basis,
the government acts on principle,
is that what you said?
Can I use that quote?
Seven people have been brought to
the hospital for smoke damage.
The condition of the four directly involved
in the accident are reported as critical,
but stable.
How is traffic now, and
when will it be back to normal?
The tunnel has opened, but
there is a convoy still.
Not sure when traffic is back to normal.
Well know more tomorrow.
Great, I think that's all.
Should we take a few pictures?
That's great.
Great, perhaps we can take a few
without the smile and thumbs up,
since its an accident?
Confronting our social conscience
Okay, ready!
No way...
Fucking hell, are
you shitting me!?
What!?
Where did you find it?
Its so cool...
Its that chair, Asta.
The one!
I know.
Fucking hell
- Wanna sit?
- Ehm, yes?
It's so fucking cool...
You should check
the label under.
Bjrn Eng, at
Mre Lenestolfabrikk.
Imported design.
Manufactured locally.
Now we know, finally.
I have a gift for you as well.
You do?
Ready?
Troubled days, seem unending
Safety, always pending
There's no goal post in sight
Only checkpoints of light
I go carefully through every day
I wish there was, anything I could say
I never thought I'd see you so blue
But there's nothing else I,
would wanna do
Than be with you
No matter what we go through
And I don't know what to do
But I'm still me, and you're still you
Thank you.