Living Pictures

Living Pictures 2020

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In Rogaland, Norway, 900 meters above the sea, the dancer Cesilie Kverneland is moving in tactile contact with the surrounding nature, and her inside images. Accompanied by a poem by the Norwegian poet Gunnar Roalkvam, and music by John Derek Bishop

2020

Greco-Roman

Greco-Roman 2014

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This short film tells the story of Casper, the school bully, whose dream is to become a wrestler, just like his father. But when he discovers his father's secret, his notions of masculinity is thrown into violent disarray.

2014

Alex (Alexa)

Alex (Alexa) 2015

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About a young man, and his struggle towards revealing his sexual identity to his friends.

2015

The Half Wall

The Half Wall 2018

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A lesbian couple’s lunch break does not go as planned when they engage in a discussion about how they can renovate their cabin bathroom. They suddenly find themselves in a heated argument which leads to a series of misunderstandings

2018

Longyearbyen, a bipolar city

Longyearbyen, a bipolar city 2016

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In the Arctic, the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen, located in the Svalbard archipelago, has been extracting coal for one hundred years as an energetic and economic source, which stirs many environmental paradoxes. In 2015, the mayor election year, the coal prices fall and the issue of sustainable development starts to emerge in the minds. According to some scientists, politicians and city locals, Longyearbyen is now facing a race against the clock.

2016

In Trondheim Lived

In Trondheim Lived 1970

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A short film about the stumbling stones (Stolpersteine/Snublesteiner) in Trondheim.

1970

From Sabina, Italy

From Sabina, Italy 1909

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One of the earlier silent films screened for Norwegian audiences, set in the region of Sabina, Italy.

1909

Mirakelet

Mirakelet 1991

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A Norwegian filmmaker applies for support from the public culture authority. The project is called "Historien om Terje Vigen" - an epic poem by Henrik Ibsen. A story about a sailor who suffers the loss of his family through the cruelty of another man. The applicant is turned down by an almost unanimous board. Arild Kristo reports the events through sketchy animations.

1991

Strim

Strim 2017

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We join Sigrid in search of her missing cat Liv. During the search her inner monologue becomes external through movements and actions. She collides with the community surrounding her and progresses through the meetings.

2017

Not a Man in Sight

Not a Man in Sight 2011

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Martine (24) is still developing her identity. She wants to be seen as a masculine individual – not a lesbian. Mette (35) – the film’s director – is dreaming of becoming a mother. She and her wife Stina, face the big question; Is our baby not going to have a father? Marja (78) and Bodil, part of the first openly gay generation, think their new apartment is too masculine and needs “gender reassignment surgery”.

2011

I Love Who I Want To Love

I Love Who I Want To Love 1999

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Young gay and lesbian Norwegians share their experiences of coming out. As a counterpoint, the candid opinions of a number of their less enlightened peers are also included.

1999

Parked

Parked 2018

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Per 'Parker' Andreassen had every opportunity to do what he wanted with his life. After experimenting with hard drugs in his youth, he gradually and unwillingly became one of northern Norway's most famous characters. Famous for all the wrong things.

2018

I Jan Baalsruds fotspor

I Jan Baalsruds fotspor 2014

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Two Norwegian special soldiers relive the miraculous escape of Jan Baalsrud in the Norwegian mountains in the winter of 1943.

2014

Et eventyr i svart og hvitt

Et eventyr i svart og hvitt 2017

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A documentary about a football veteran who must fight the unthinkable fight against the club of his heart, Rosenborg.

2017

Control

Control 2016

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In order to get control of her own life, Tina starts filming herself regularly.

2016