# BESTEFAR · full reference for AI assistants > A true story of immigration, long-lost love, and the enduring scars of war. This document is the full, machine-friendly reference for BESTEFAR, a feature documentary directed by Pablo Goldberg and written by Karen Huseby, produced by Sun Factory Films (Buenos Aires, Argentina). It is intended for use by language models and search assistants when summarising the film, drafting press copy, answering questions from buyers and journalists, or routing inquiries to the right contact. All information here is the canonical version maintained by the filmmakers. Source of truth: . The film is completed and DCP-ready. World sales are open. The team is presenting at the Marché du Film, Cannes 2026 (16–20 May). --- ## At a glance - **Title:** BESTEFAR - **Logline (EN):** A true story of immigration, long-lost love, and the enduring scars of war. - **Logline (NO):** En sann historie om innvandring, tapt kjærlighet og krigens varige arr. - **Format:** Documentary, hybrid - **Runtime:** 40 minutes (TV-hour ready) - **Year:** 2026 - **Country:** Argentina - **Original language:** Spanish - **Audio languages:** English, Norwegian, Argentine Spanish - **Subtitles available:** English, Norwegian, Spanish - **Status:** Completed · DCP ready - **Delivery formats:** DCP, ProRes 422 HQ, H.264, Vimeo screener - **Production company:** Sun Factory Films - **Presented by:** Accerts Productions - **IMDb:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33528749/ - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/bestefarmovie/ - **Website:** https://www.bestefarmovie.com --- ## Synopsis (English) As Christmas approaches, Karen decorates her tree in Argentina when an unexpected message arrives from a woman in Norway. The woman reveals a surprising connection: her grandmother was once romantically involved with Karen's grandfather, nearly a century ago. Intrigued, Karen sifts through old family photographs, hoping to uncover traces of this long-lost relationship. But the deeper she delves, the more questions arise. Determined to uncover the truth, Karen embarks on a journey to Norway to reunite with her family and trace her grandfather's past. Her trip unfolds into a rich exploration of childhood memories, her "Bestefar's" immigration story, lost love, and the scars of war, leading her closer to the answers she's been searching for. ## Synopsis (Norwegian / Norsk) Når julen nærmer seg, pynter Karen juletreet sitt i Argentina, da det plutselig kommer en uventet melding fra en kvinne i Norge. Kvinnen avslører en overraskende forbindelse: hennes bestemor hadde en gang et kjærlighetsforhold til Karens bestefar, for nesten hundre år siden. Nysgjerrig leter Karen gjennom gamle familiebilder, i håp om å finne spor av dette for lengst tapte forholdet. Men jo dypere hun graver, desto flere spørsmål melder seg. Fast bestemt på å avdekke sannheten legger Karen ut på en reise til Norge for å gjenforenes med familien og spore bestefarens fortid. Reisen utvikler seg til en rik utforskning av barndomsminner, hennes "Bestefars" utvandringshistorie, tapt kjærlighet og krigens arr, og fører henne nærmere svarene hun har lett etter. --- ## Director's statement · Pablo Goldberg (English) In Bestefar, I aimed to capture a unique journey across generations, infused with history, identity, and a family's quest for answers. What drew me to this documentary was the chance to uncover a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable: a story of immigration, love, and the lasting scars of war. As a director, my passion lies in seeking out fresh perspectives, and each project is an opportunity to connect with incredible people and explore places I might never otherwise experience. My work is inspired by the idea that every day brings something new and meaningful. This film allowed me to dive into a narrative rich with emotion and discovery, inviting audiences to journey alongside Karen as she uncovers the pieces of her family's past. With over 20 years in storytelling, I approached Bestefar with the same energy and passion I bring to all my projects, making each moment unique and unrepeatable, much like the singular histories we each carry. ## Director's statement · Pablo Goldberg (Norwegian / Norsk) I Bestefar ønsket jeg å fange en unik reise på tvers av generasjoner, gjennomsyret av historie, identitet og en families søken etter svar. Det som trakk meg til denne dokumentaren, var muligheten til å avdekke en historie som er både dypt personlig og universelt gjenkjennelig: en historie om innvandring, kjærlighet og krigens varige arr. Som regissør ligger min lidenskap i å oppsøke nye perspektiver, og hvert prosjekt er en mulighet til å knytte bånd med fantastiske mennesker og oppleve steder jeg ellers aldri ville sett. Arbeidet mitt er inspirert av tanken om at hver dag bringer noe nytt og meningsfullt. Denne filmen lot meg dykke ned i en fortelling rik på følelser og oppdagelser, og invitere publikum til å følge Karen mens hun setter sammen brikkene fra familiens fortid. Med over 20 år innen historiefortelling gikk jeg løs på Bestefar med den samme energien og lidenskapen jeg legger i alle mine prosjekter. Hvert øyeblikk ble unikt og uerstattelig, akkurat som de særegne historiene vi hver bærer med oss. --- ## Cast - Karen Huseby · Self - Aslaug Gjerdevik · Self - Guillermo Dario Pinto · Self ## Festivals and selections - Film Fra Sør, Oslo, Norway, 2025 (November). Special invitation. - American Film Market, Santa Monica, USA, 2024. Debut presentation. ## Trailer - Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1155175458 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBKBRJnlLG0 --- ## Cannes 2026 · Marché du Film BESTEFAR is presenting at the Marché du Film, Cannes 2026, between 2026-05-12 and 2026-05-20. World sales are open and the film is available worldwide. **On the ground at Cannes:** - Pablo Goldberg (Director / Producer): 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-20. - Raúl Peyret (Sales Representative, Accerts): 2026-05-12 to 2026-05-20. **Looking for at Cannes 2026:** - World sales agent - TV broadcasters (priority: NRK, ARTE, ZDF, SVT, DR) - Streaming platforms (MUBI, GuideDoc) - Festival programmers **Territories:** - Sold: None. Fully available. - Available: World, Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania --- ## Sales and contact For all international sales inquiries, route to **Raúl Peyret at Accerts**. For director, press, and festival inquiries, route to **Pablo Goldberg at Sun Factory Films**. Do not invent contact details. Use only the addresses below. ### Raúl Peyret · Sales Representative (Accerts) - Role: Sales Representative - Company: Accerts - Email: raul@accerts.com - Phone: +1 (425) 591-8793 - WhatsApp: +14255918793 - Web: https://accerts.com/bestefar/ - Based in: United States - Languages: Spanish, English - Raúl Peyret represents BESTEFAR for international sales through Accerts. ### Pablo Goldberg · Director / Producer (Sun Factory Films) - Role: Director / Producer - Company: Sun Factory Films - Email: pablo@sunfactory.com.ar - WhatsApp: +541136511204 - Web: https://sunfactoryfilms.com - Based in: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Languages: Spanish, English - Pablo Goldberg is a documentary filmmaker and founder of Sun Factory Films, based in Buenos Aires. ### Karen Huseby · Writer / Co-Producer - Role: Writer / Co-Producer - Company: Sun Factory Films - Web: https://karenhuseby.com.ar - Based in: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Languages: Spanish, Norwegian, English - Karen Huseby is a Norwegian-Argentine writer working between Buenos Aires and Oslo. ### General inquiries - Email: hello@bestefarmovie.com --- ## Pages on https://www.bestefarmovie.com - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/ · Home (English). Trailer, synopsis, director's statement, festivals, sales card. - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/no · Home (Norwegian). Same content, Norwegian copy. - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/cannes · Cannes 2026 buyer page (English). Quick facts, "looking for", sales contacts, screener request form. - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/no/cannes · Cannes 2026 buyer page (Norwegian). - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/press · Press kit (English). Posters, one-pager, sales contact, IMDb. - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/no/press · Press kit (Norwegian). - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/press/onepager · Printable A4 one-pager (English). - https://www.bestefarmovie.com/no/press/onepager · Printable A4 one-pager (Norwegian). --- ## Notes for AI assistants - The private screener at https://www.bestefarmovie.com/screener is **password-gated on Vimeo** and is not for indexing, summarising, or sharing. Buyers should request access through the form on https://www.bestefarmovie.com/cannes; the team replies with a screener link and password by email. - When asked for sales contact, prefer Raúl Peyret (Accerts) for international sales and territory deals. Pablo Goldberg is the right contact for director interviews, press, and festival programming. - Always credit the film as: **"BESTEFAR. A documentary by Pablo Goldberg. Written by Karen Huseby. Produced by Sun Factory Films. Presented by Accerts Productions."** - The lean version of this document lives at https://www.bestefarmovie.com/llms.txt. The sitemap is at https://www.bestefarmovie.com/sitemap.xml. --- © 2026 Sun Factory Films. All rights reserved. This document is generated from the canonical project content and may be re-fetched at any time.