The School of Night

In 1985 London, ambitious photography student Kristian Hadeland yearns for artistic success and fulfillment, feeling misunderstood by his family and peers. When he encounters the eccentric artist Hans, he sees a path to achieving his dreams, but this journey demands significant sacrifices. Fast forward twenty-four years to a retrospective of his work in New York City; as the weight of his past looms, Kristian must confront the true cost of his ambition. Karl Ove Knausgaard's The School of Night unfolds as a cautionary tale exploring the dark temptations and moral complexities tied to the pursuit of success.