Discoveries from Norway World Cinema

A struggling actor tries to get an audition despite his speech impediment.

Astrid and Kristin are best friends. They pretend together that Barbie and Ken are buying a new house. But then real feelings, and fears of change, loss, and loneliness, arise. Their play becomes dead serious, and the girls’ friendship is put to the test. Will they find a way to save it?

North Norway, 11. March 1944. German forces are occupying Katterat station. The Iversens are passing information from Narvik to England in secret. When they realize that German troops are on to them, they plan their escape. They summon the border guide Olav, who helps them plan how to get to safety in neutral Sweden. The escape does not go quite according to plan, however, and turns into a battle of life and death in the unforgiving North Norwegian winter. With German troops on their tail, Lilly and her daughter Anna, along with Olav, the border guide, are now hurrying through the frozen terrain knowing that even the smallest mistake will cost them their lives.

Believed to have been the first film produced by the company Christiania Film Co. For unknown reasons, the film was never examined by the censorship committee and was therefore never shown in public. Now the film is considered lost.

Oslo City Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1955. This film, made a year prior to the anniversary, shows us 900 years of Oslo's history using models, paintings and old footage. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

Local filmmaker Dag Lausund unveils the beauty of the city throughout the seasons, capturing everyday life, its residents, and the iconic Art Nouveau architecture on screen.

Two clueless best friends, Norman and Bjørn, stumble upon a dangerous adventure after a simple misunderstanding spirals out of control, regarding Norman’s destroyed computer. Armed with more confidence than common sense, they now need to find a way out of a dangerous criminal drug-empire.

People - well dressed – of all ages – are resting on the ground in a long line. We see about twenty. They rest partly on each other. They look comfortable and relaxed. Their clothes feel contemporary – a mix of urban cool winter clothing and some traditional clothing; like a Sami hat and Norwegian woolen jumpers. A bicycle jacket and good footwear is also part of the clothing. The line of people is about 16 metres long. They are all lying in one direction – heads towards the left and feet pointing to the right. One person only, is looking at us – a teenage girl.

A one part behind the scenes documentary about Level Up Norges "71° NoScope!

Bjørg Gundersen has had a very unique upbringing, and that's why I have made a feature story that gives you a small glimpse into her life. She is a Norwegian artist.

This film is about loneliness. He isn't directly bullied, it's just that people don't see him, and they aren't aware that he's actually lonely.

This film is about the Basarwa-San ethnic minority group in Botswana. Its focus is the dispute around the land status of the Basarwa-San who are traditionally a nomadic group, and their participation in the decision making processes that concern them.

Two boys wander through the Death Valley. Created on 16mm film.

A summary of a life

A wheely story

The modern family

Animated film about the impact of bombs on flowers and vice versa. A good example of the possibilities of animated films to turn reality upside down so that new aspects emerge.

Images from "the day after" contrasted with the sound from yesterday's party.

Lil Juanuel is a wild Norwegian who documents his drinking habits and shows what causes them. He often drinks with his friend, Remi.

During the war, young Norwegians fled in small, open boats towards an uncertain future, fearing enemy vessels. What insight does a similar journey provide today?

About the national values ​​that lie in Saltfjellet, and about the work that is underway to save the areas from power development.

The connection between the old and ancient, deeply human and natural at the same time, can be felt at every live performance of Wardruna, resounding equally on stage and throughout the audience. This especially holds true for Wardruna’s once-in-a-lifetime performance at the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens during the autumn equinox on September 21, 2023. The concert proved to be the pinnacle of an intense period of worldwide touring, ending the Kvitravn cycle in a remarkable way. Captured for all eternity by Kolibri Media, Wardruna now presents the DVD and Blu-Ray ‘Live at the Acropolis’, featuring the full show, additional interviews and impressions of the meet and greet at the Underflow Record Store.

Nina finds a mysterious object while playing hide-and-seek at a birthday party. Has anyone else found anything mysterious? Has Grandpa become very forgetful?

A new hotel has been build in Oslo, and lies in the middle of the city like an adventure castle. **** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

Jordal Amfi was an indoor ice hockey stadium that was built in Oslo, to host the 1952 Winter Olympics. This film shows how the arena was being prepared, to it was finished and opened in 1951 for said Olympics. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

Here, on a continuous basis, the city's sculptures are displayed, while a narrator tells us everything we need to know about it.

Frihet forutsetter at noen er fri (Freedom Requires Free People) presents an 8 year old boy at a primary school in Oslo. The film follows him through interviews and during school hours, and looks at the conflict between his strong desire for freedom and participation and the framework put forward by the school. Freedom Requires Free People questions the conditions of critical thinking within educational institutions and, in a broader sense, within society. –www.anehjortguttu.net

This film about the city’s industry depicts Oslo in the 19th century. It primarily shows scenes from the important Akerselva River, which was used for log driving, and illustrates how, after 1840, various factories and workshops were established along the river. With industrialization, the city grew. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

Leif Vidar is most known for his own meat producing company named after himself. His son, Arne Vidar, tells the unknown story about how Leif joined the resistance group to fight against Nazis during the Second World War.

IGNIS – a pyrofeminist spell for transformative change in history and the futures, is an experimental film by Norwegian artist Thale Blix Fastvold. Cinematography by Marius Captare. The film is shot in Norway, California, Italy and Azerbaijan and includes footage of an underwater mud volcano by Professor Giuliana Panieri, and the Yanardag Eternal Fire from researcher Adriano Mazzini. The music is composed by Therese Strasser, with sound design by Philipp Nespital. English subtitles available upon request.

Mahler's 8th is one of the greatest orchestral and choral works in the classical repertoire and is rarely performed. The work has been called the 'Symphony of a Thousand', and requires eight soloists and several choirs, in addition to the orchestra. Edward Gardner's last concert in the role of Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra was during the Bergen International Festival, with the monumental Mahler's 8th Symphony in E-flat major on the programme. The concert won the Critics' Prize for Music 2023–2024, and what has been described as a "heavenly finale" has been captured for the big screen. 'Try to imagine the whole universe beginning to ring and resound. There are no longer human voices, but planets and suns revolving.' the composer said of his eighth symphony. When the work was premiered in 1910, with Mahler conducting, it broke all the rules and boundaries of what symphonies could and should be.

A young man follows an older man through the woods to see what he has in his bucket. Based on the novella by Kjell Askildsen

They are young and they are relatives. Anders, Thyra and Nora have to deal with the illness of their loved ones. At a course for relatives, they are given the opportunity to focus on themselves.

A young man finds himself without means to get home in the middle of the night, until an opportunity emerges...

A man grapples with memories and loneliness in a small Norwegian town. His mundane life, marked by solitary walks and quiet reflections, takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a young girl who has recently moved to the area.

Tor is looking in the fridge for beer when he notices something strange.

Sebastian, a once-renowned actor turned reclusive teacher, lives with his cat in a beach house, haunted by past losses. An unexpected encounter challenges him to face his past and rediscover purpose in his life.

In the winter of early 1943, 12 Norwegian resistance members crossed the Hardangervidda to put a stop to the creation of an atomic bomb, in what has become one of history’s most astounding and beloved adventure tales. Now, exactly 80 years after the event, an international expeditionary team retrace their footsteps.

Two brothers reflect on their late fathers memories and relationships.

Georg is a shortfilm made by Leander Enes while at Danvik FHS in 2023. It was released on youtube by the username "Gople Bople" in June 2024.

A documentary made both by and about a class of students attending Elvebakken High School.

Following the every day life of the Norwegian street musician, Sebastian Uul, better known as Mr. Orchestra.

Many Christians are deeply concerned about the seduction that is now spreading among God's people. This documentary aims to show the truth about what some Christian publishers and leaders really stand for.

We are getting a look at painter Sigurd Winge's studio in Oslo City Hall, where Sigurd tells about his work with many decoration projects.

Primeval forest voices accompany the play of the Indio girl Wilma with a large butterfly. Wilma belongs to the Aguaruna Indian tribe. The camera accompanies her as she tends to her little brothers and sisters, helps out around the house, meets the Spanish-speaking 'strangers' who have established their culture in the city, walks through the market, and finally dances in the rain and plays in the mud.

The morning routine of Man, waking up in his colorful bedroom to walking his bleak apartment. The pleasant comfort of taking his time with coffee and music gets interrupted by strangers in black suits.

Ines is queer, single, and wants to become a mother. In Norway, she meets the gay drag artist Mio and together they try to realize their dream of becoming parents. This documentary tracks their journey over many years, from the initial idea and proposal through the demands of raising a toddler. Both honest and unapologetic, Queer Mama is an intimate and realistic view of what it means to build a family.

Kam is 11 years old. She lives along the river in the slums of Klong Toey with her father, mother, and big brother. Her mother is a local hairdresser and her father works for the local municipality when he can. Kam’s house has always been filled with music. Her father often plays the guitar, and Kam loves to sing along. Her dream is to become a famous pop singer and perform in front of a big audience. Kam’s talent and love of singing is noticed by the local music school. Kam is a bit shy and she is nervous about singing at a local concert. To give Kam courage, her schoolteacher gives her tickets to a concert with her favorite pop star. And she even gets to meet her backstage. With advice from the famous pop singer and with support from her best friend next door, she finds the courage to sing at the local concert.