‘The Drama’ Director Kristoffer Borgli’s 2012 Essay on His Age-Gap Romance Resurfaces, Sparking Controversy

Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment A resurfaced Norwegian magazine essay by Kristoffer Borgli — now drawing attention on Reddit — is raising fresh questions about the filmmaker just as his profile in Hollywood continues to rise. Borgli, the director behind the upcoming feature The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson , has been the subject of a viral thread on the platform, where users have shared scans of a 2012 print article from D2 , the weekend magazine of Dagens Næringsliv — Norway’s leading financial daily, ocomparable to the Wall Street Journal . D2 is its glossy culture and lifestyle supplement known for long-form essays and profiles. Related Stories Lifestyle Zendaya Steps Out in "Borrowed" Armani Privé Gown Previously Worn Twice by Cate Blanchett Movies Alana Haim Knows 'The Drama' Will Force "Hard Discussions" -- And Is Ready for All of It The piece, written by Borgli himself, then 27, reflects on a recent relationship he had with a teenage girl. The scans, which are not widely available online, have begun to circulate and have been translated by users. The renewed attention comes as Borgli transitions from cult indie filmmaker to a more mainstream presence. Borgli’s The Drama — his latest English-language project, following 2023’s Dream Scenario starring Nicolas Cage — features two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Zendaya and Pattinson, further elevating his profile internationally. The Drama follows a soon to be married couple whose relationship takes an increasingly unsettling turn, blending intimacy with unease. It’s in line with Borgli’s brand of black comedy, which leans into discomfort, taboo and provocation — a sensibility that aligns with A24 ‘s taste for bold, conversation-driving, filmmaker-led work. While the legal age of consent in Norway is...