Silje Breivik

Silje Breivik is a Norwegian screen artist known for grounded, emotionally precise performances across film and television. Often cast in roles that anchor a story’s human stakes, she brings a calm authority to characters who must navigate crisis, family pressure, or moral uncertainty.

Her credits span contemporary drama and large-scale thrillers. Breivik appears in the disaster hit The Wave as Anna and in the tense feature 22 July as a parent, contributing to ensembles built on realism and restraint. She also plays Mia in The Tunnel, a role that highlights her ability to convey urgency without losing nuance.

On the character-driven side, she is recognized for maternal and caregiving parts, including Anne’s mother in Totally True Love and a sonogram nurse in Nothing to Laugh About. In the short Fuck Fossils, she is credited as Mamma, continuing a pattern of performances rooted in everyday intimacy.

Breivik has also portrayed Vigdis in The Crossing and Kraken, underlining her versatility across formats and genres. With each project, she adds credibility and texture to Norwegian storytelling, whether the setting is domestic, political, or high-concept.