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The Secret Club

In 1948, a secret club was established in Norway when homosexuality was a criminal offence. Although curtains were always drawn and new members were put through a screening process, this rare sanctuary provided a safe space for meeting and dancing at a time when being outed meant social ruin. With humour and a touch of sadness, some of the survivors of those days share their joyous stories of love, lust and politics.

Top Cast

  • Axel Axgil

    Axel Axgil

    Self

  • Vigdis Bunkholdt

    Vigdis Bunkholdt

    Self

  • Arne Birger Heli

    Arne Birger Heli

    Self

  • Hans Marius Trøseid

    Hans Marius Trøseid

    Self

  • Ulf Tveten

    Ulf Tveten

    Self

  • Kjell Öhman

    Kjell Öhman

    Self

Overview

In 1948, a secret club was established in Norway when homosexuality was a criminal offence. Although curtains were always drawn and new members were put through a screening process, this rare sanctuary provided a safe space for meeting and dancing at a time when being outed meant social ruin. With humour and a touch of sadness, some of the survivors of those days share their joyous stories of love, lust and politics.

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