Because of the big housing problem in the US many people move into cheap, run down hotels, the so-called Flophouse hotels. The director, Monica Strømdahl has been travelling around the US documenting the housing situation and people’s life in different flophouses. Four years ago she met Mikal, one of many children growing up in a hotel. Now Mikal wants to be part of this documentary film, hoping to help others by sharing his story.

"Flophouse America" ​​had its world premiere to a sold-out audience at CPH:DOX in March 2025, where it received Honorable Mention at the DoxAwards. The film has screened and won awards at several European festivals since, and has screenings to come at many great festivals. We are looking forward to it!

Producer
Beathe Hofseth and Siri Natvik

Sales Agent

Lightdox

Director and Cinematography
Monica Strømdahl

Editor
Siv Lamark

Composers
Andreas Ihlebæk og Marius Troy

Length
78"

Release date
CPH:DOX 24.03.2025
Check out CPH:DOX for more information

Upcoming screenings:

Sydney Antenna Festival 5. - 15. February 2026

Awards

Best Cinematography - Rome Intl Documentary Festival 2025

Best Documentary - Cork Film Festival 2025

Best Documentary - Nordic Docs 2025

Best Documentary - Subversive Festival 2025

Best Norwegian Documentary - Bergen Intl Film Festival 2025

New Talent Award - Biografilm Bologna 2025

Special Mention - CPH:DOX, Inconvenient Films, Oslo Pix

Nominations

Cinema Eye Honors Spotlight Award

Shortlisted for the European Film Awards