Country: Norway

Direction Julie Andem

Cast Lisa Teige · Josefine Frida Pettersen · Tarjei Sandvik Moe · Ulrikke Falch

Synopsis Skam (Shame) (TV Series) (2015) is a Norwegian drama series that aired from 2015 to 2017, spanning 4 seasons and 43 episodes. The show delves into the lives of students at Hartvig Nissens school, located in a prosperous middle-class suburb...

Direction Peter Watkins

Cast Geir Westby · Gro Fraas · Kerstii Allum · Eric Allum

Synopsis Edvard Munch (TV) (1974) traces the life of the renowned Norwegian artist Edvard Munch from 1884 to 1894, a pivotal decade in which he pioneered expressionism and became one of northern Europe's most controversial figures. The narrative delves into Munch's...

Direction Thomas Alkärr · Håvard Bråthen

Synopsis Helvete: Historien om norsk black metal (TV Miniseries) (2020) delves into the intricate and tumultuous history of Norwegian black metal, tracing its origins from the early 1980s. The series explores the genre's musical evolution, the iconic imagery it cultivated, and...

Direction Terje Lervik

Cast Harald Eia

Synopsis Brainwash (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a thought-provoking Norwegian documentary series that sparked debate when it was broadcast on Norwegian television in 2010. This series, crafted by Harald Eia and Ole Martin Ihle, spans seven episodes, each featuring discussions with Norwegian...

Direction Joachim Trier

Cast Renate Reinsve · Anders Danielsen Lie · Herbert Nordrum · Silje Storstein

Synopsis The Worst Person in the World (2021) follows the journey of Julie over four transformative years. The narrative delves into her romantic entanglements and her quest to discover her professional calling. Through these experiences, Julie is compelled to confront her...

Direction Jørn Nyseth Ranum · Inge Wegge

Direction Arild Andresen · Cecilie A. Mosli · Yngvild Sve Flikke · Stian Kristiansen

Cast Svein Roger Karlsen · Even Vesterhus · Rolf Kristian Larsen · Nader Khademi

Synopsis Home Ground (TV Series) (2018) follows the journey of a recently promoted football club that faces an unexpected challenge when their trainer departs just as the league season is about to commence. In a groundbreaking move, the club hires Helena...

Direction Dheeraj Akolkar

Cast Cate Blanchett · Jessica Chastain · Liv Ullmann · Jeremy Irons

Synopsis Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled (2023) delves into the life and career of a remarkable Norwegian actress, offering an up-close and personal look at her journey. This documentary explores the multifaceted career of Liv Ullmann, highlighting her significant contributions...

Direction Thor Heyerdahl

Synopsis Kon-Tiki (1950) chronicles the daring journey of Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew as they traverse the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft named Kon-Tiki. The film captures the expedition's challenges, triumphs, and the crew's resilience as they...

Direction Silje Evensmo Jacobsen

Synopsis A New Kind of Wilderness (2024) follows a family's journey as they immerse themselves in the untamed beauty of the Norwegian wilderness, striving for a life unconstrained by modern society. However, a sudden and devastating event disrupts their secluded existence,...

Direction Siri Seljeseth · Eirik Svensson · Bård Fjulsrud

Cast Siri Seljeseth · Gine Cornelia Pedersen · Alexandra Gjerpen · Ole Christoffer Ertvåg

Synopsis Young and Promising (TV Series) (2015) follows the lives of three ambitious young women navigating the bustling city of Oslo, Norway, as they pursue their dreams of love, career success, and personal fulfillment. This engaging television series, crafted by Siri...

Direction Øystein Karlsen

Cast Simon J. Berger · Agnes Kittelsen · Pål Sverre Hagen · Tobias Santelmann

Synopsis Exit (TV Series) (2019) is a gripping dark drama series inspired by the real-life accounts of four individuals in their mid-30s who achieved multi-millionaire status before turning thirty. Struggling to break free from their responsibilities, societal expectations, and familial ties,...

Direction Benjamin Ree

Synopsis The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024) delves into the extraordinary journey of Mats Steen, a young Norwegian gamer who passed away at the tender age of 25 due to a progressive muscular disorder. Initially, his parents grieved, assuming his life...

Direction Margreth Olin

Cast Jørgen Mykløen · Magnhild Kongsjord Mykløen

Synopsis Songs of Earth (2023) delves into the profound connection between humans and nature, guided by the wisdom of an 84-year-old father. The documentary invites viewers to traverse the scenic mountain landscapes where the director's father spent his formative years. From...

Direction Erik Poppe

Cast Pål Sverre Hagen · Trine Dyrholm · Ellen Dorrit Petersen · Frank Kjosås

Synopsis Troubled Water (2008) explores the journey of Jan Thomas, a man who, after spending eight years in prison for a crime that may have been an accident or murder, seeks to rediscover light, joy, and purpose in his life. As...

Direction Benjamin Ree

Cast Barbora Kysilkova

Synopsis The Painter and the Thief (2020) explores the unexpected bond that forms between Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova and Karl-Bertil Nordland, one of the men who stole two of her paintings from an Oslo gallery. After the theft, Nordland is apprehended,...

Direction Joachim Trier

Cast Anders Danielsen Lie · Hans Olav Brenner · Petter Width Kristiansen · Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal

Synopsis Oslo, August 31st (2011) follows the journey of Anders, who is nearing the end of his drug rehabilitation program in a rural setting. As part of his recovery process, he is granted a brief leave to attend a job interview...

Direction Petter Naess

Cast Sven Nordin · Per Christian Ellefsen · Marit Pia Jacobsen · Jorgen Langhelle

Synopsis Elling (2001) is a heartwarming Norwegian comedy that follows the journey of two individuals transitioning from a state home to independent living. Elling, who has spent most of his life confined to his mother's apartment, and Kjell, a man in...

Direction Pål Jackman · Petter Naess

Cast Anne Regine Ellingsæter · Amund Harboe · Bart Edwards · Malene Wadel

Synopsis State of Happiness (TV Series) (2018) spans 8 episodes, commencing on the eve of Christmas 1969, when the gas flare at the Ocean Viking is ignited. Phillips Petroleum has uncovered the largest subsea oil reservoir in history, setting the stage...

Direction Hans Lukas Hansen

Cast Gaspar Borchardt · Sibylle Fehr-Borchardt · Janine Jansen · Bojan Tomic