Mona Fastvold is a Norwegian filmmaker and actor known for her work in intimate, character-driven drama. She first gained recognition as the director and co-writer of
The Sleepwalker (2014) and later earned wider acclaim with
The World to Come (2020), which premiered at international festivals and was noted for its nuanced performances and restrained visual style. She has also contributed as a co-writer on several films directed by
Brady Corbet, including
The Childhood of a Leader (2015),
Vox Lux (2018), and
The Brutalist (2024). In addition to her film work, Fastvold has directed music videos for a number of musicians. Her filmmaking is often defined by psychological depth, atmosphere, and a keen interest in the emotional interiority of her characters.
The Testament of Ann Lee(2025)
Long Bright River(2025)
The Powder Room(2011)
The Crowded Room(2023)
The World to Come(2020)
The Brutalist(2024)
Homemade(2020)
The Mustang(2019)
Vox Lux(2018)
Critical Mass(2013)as Hillary
On Our Way(2021)
Rosy(2018)
Bird in Hand(2025)
Triangle of Sadness(2022)
Christine(2016)
God morgen Norge(1994)as Self - Guest
Made in Hollywood(2005)as Self, Self - Director, The Testament of Ann Lee
TIFF Originals(2011)as Self
Deadline Studio(2018)as Self
THR Studio at Toronto(2015)as Self
