Discoveries from Norway World Cinema

between the morning and the handbag was filmed at the first light of day when the sun leaves no shadows. A roll of 35mm film captures these four minutes in which the warm light changes into white. A naked figure, appears limbless, as it sits on the edge of a large boulder facing the sea. This body is sculptural in its motionless, its humanity betrayed only by its breathing. The gradual changing of light, the slow movement of the water, and the handbag that marks the highly contemporary moment, all subvert the apparent timelessness and otherworldliness of the image.This project was made in 2002 in the south of Norway.

selfportrait, Berlin februar 1989Lofoten august 2009 is captured on 8 mm film, each roll 3 minutes. The camera is out of focus and turned by the artist around her body until the roll of film comes to an end. The two films are shot 20 years apart.

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

A man wakes up in the shower thinking he's schizophrenic. When night comes, he knows.

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.

A summary of a life

Documentary about Knut Sigve and his mother. He has to move out when she turns 80.

Short documentary about the churches of Oslo, Norway. Directed by the first norwegian female director, Edith Carlmar. **** 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.

The modern family

How to eat an ice cream boat

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

Music animation with focus on background and sand waves create a meditative atmosphere that transports the viewer to a serene space. Here, they can focus on attracting their desired soulmate and cultivating the qualities they want to embody.

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

A hardened prostitute endures a night of violence and twisted desires, discovering that his only chance for survival is to open his heart to love.

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.

On February 23rd, 14 of the Ukrainian musicians in Kyiv Soloists start a short tour with the orchestra to Italy. The same night Russia invaded their home country. In the chaos that follows they decide to expand their tour around Europe, spreading Ukrainian culture and message of peace. While navigating their journey, they have to come to terms with their new life as refugees. Intertwined is a musical journey of their fighting spirit, sorrow, hope and loneliness. How are they going to make choices for their future, when the war overshadows everything?

"We find a treasure inside the artist. What's it like to have a treasure inside of you? What is this popular idea that we all harbor beautiful things 'deep inside' that only needs to be fished out? Shouldn’t it then be fished out? What ideological purpose does such inward-looking and searching serve?"

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.

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

Vidar suspects his new roommate is a terrorist.

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.

Biegga savkala duoddara duohken lea soames (The wind whispers there is someone behind the tundra) shows a travel in time. The dancers travel in powerful landscape and meet their Sámi ancestors.

"Nuohttun" is an education film about how to fish with seine, a long fish net. The film also introduces Sámi language words for different kind of tools and chores related to fishing.

Some people think that slightly weird, old ladies are scary, that they might are witches and eat small children. Snusa is a harsh film that is about exactly that - and about issues and things that maybe are different than they appear.

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

When Annika is dumped before a couples-only trip to Italy, she starts desperately looking for a last-minute replacement. Suddenly, a twelve-year-old playing Mario Kart insists on joining.

‍Behind all important events in human history, even the most important one such as the landing on the Moon, there is always a woman.

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.

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.

Johann Whalmann, a young boxer has a difficult relationship to his coach Geir Holm. The family of Johann is skeptical to Geirs hard training regime, what will Johann do when he starts to realize this is going out on his mental health?

A high school student goes about his seemingly normal day, while something sinister awaits.

The tradition of all the dead generations weighs like a nightmare on the brain of the living.

A jealous goat reflects on its social capital.

A documentary film about a dark side of our democracy. Are there alternatives to sitting at home when trust in politicians and political parties is lacking?

Different people in different time periods, seen through a special mirror.

About trying to distract yourself from the need to eat. However, as our protagonist manages to stay away from temptation, he realises to what extent this exercise affects his life and the people around him.

Tells the story of Anna Stensholm and Anne Lånan, the last inhabitants on Vega.

In this film, the common question of for or against whaling is circumnavigated by placing the activity in a more comprehensive context.

Linn wants to get her own back on some boys who have given her a fright. She decides to treat them to her own brand of spiritualism and invites them round to her attic one day. Suddenly an unexpected guest appears. But what's in the wardrobe? And whatever happened to Linn's brother?