Norwegian director Petter Naess' Gone with the Woman (Tatt av kvinnen), which will have its international premiere here in Toronto, will represent Norway in the race for the foreign-language Oscar.

Starring Trond Fausa Aurvag and Marian Saastad Ottesen, the film is adapted from Erlend Loe's 1993 novel.

Naess was also up for Oscar consideration in 2002 with Elling.

The story follows a young man's steps towards love after a chatty young woman moves into his apartment.

Olav Oen of Monster Film produced. SF Norge opens Gone with the Woman on Friday in Norway, while Svensk is handling international sales.

Oscar nominations are out Jan 22.

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