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April 9th, 1940, Norway is under siege. As German warships close in on Oslo, Colonel Birger Eriksen, commander of the undermanned Oscarsborg Fortress, makes a bold decision that changes the course of history.
Should people care when central developments will affect the character of the place, or is this only a matter for builders, politicians and bureaucrats? Erling Okkenhaug's troubled Eastlander does not give up on Tørre Møkka (PTM method) when he sees that Risør's distinctive character is being threatened by developers who want to develop uniform apartment blocks in one of the best-preserved wooden townhouses in Europe.
Charlie is 10 years old and diagnosed with aspergers. He is proud of his diagnosis but sometimes wishes he could be more like the other boys in his class. Feeling different makes him feel left out at times. Because of his Aspergers Charlie struggles with team sports. But he has found two things he loves to do, surfing and dancing. We follow Charlie through ups and downs at this years surf camp.
For twenty-four years filmmaker Pål Winsents filmed his niece Christina while she navigated through life diagnosed with Kleefstra syndrome. The rare genetic disease leads to learning disabilities and reduced cognitive behavior, giving Christina a challenging journey in many arenas. But is twenty-four years enough time to break the code of who and what an individual really is? Gåten Christina is a playful and warm take on the mission to answer this question. Who Christina is today and how she faced the school system and workforce growing up. The result is an authentic and sincere portrait of a unique individual journey that empathically puts the spotlight on the challenges a person with psychological disabilities meet in an every-day life.
In the village of Utfjord, Sami Elin fights to preserve the pastures of the family that runs reindeer, but when she falls in love with Daniel, her values are put to the test.
A fast and furious documentary about a seemingly normal 15 year old driving a rally car with 600 HP accelerating 0-100 km/h in 1,9 seconds? Well, Oliver Solberg is son of multiple world champion Petter Solberg, and Pernilla Solberg.
A documentary about Marcus and Martinus: Two twins from Trofors, Norway who became teen pop sensations.
For a total of over 15 years, Kristine and Bjørnar have spent all their time in each of their steamy dark rooms. Behind double doors, several curtains and blinds, they live their lives. Even the slightest mental, social or physical exertion is too much.
After touring for years with Sirkus Eliassen, one of Norways biggest pop stars escapes into solitude, trying to find joy in his music again. In the tranquility of Lofoten Islands, bigger questions in life emerges, as he prepares to record his album in Los Angeles.
Follow Sondre Justad's journey from his childhood room in Henningsvær to becoming one of Norway's biggest pop artists. He started filming himself as a child, and through private notes and recordings, concerts, and festivals, we gain a unique insight into Sondre's inner and outer journey.
A documentary about the parents of Marcus & Martinus, the Nordic region's biggest pop prodigies. How do Kjell-Erik and Gerd Anne Gunnarsen relate to their sons' enormous success? What do they think about the money the twins earn and the challenges they face? And what do they do when little sister Emma (8) also wants to be a superstar? The film follows the parents closely, both at home in Trofors and on major stages in Scandinavia.
Filmmaker, musician and local hero Kurt Olav Helle wants to go to Hollywood. He has a project to sell. With a Parkinson's diagnosis, that after seven years has begun spreading to his legs, getting around is not what it used to be. But Kurt Olav is unstoppable, and he brings with him college friend and documentarian Pål Winsents to the big city - Los Angeles. In Kule Kurt - Cowboyen fra Osterøy, Kurt Olav was on his way to make a real Hollywood-style film. This sequel has no less heart-warming charm and relentless ambition. However, the trip to Hollywood proves not to be as successful as he had hoped - until he meets his American classmate giving the trip an unexpected musical turn.
Norwegian musician Moddi cancels a concert in Israel due to enormous criticism. But singer Birgitte Grimstad inspires him to investigate the music's political potential and finding illegal songs.
Oslo Spektrum was sold out in less than two hours when Marcus & Martinus announced their concert.
The Norwegian football adventure in the 1990s, when Egil "Drillo" Olsen lead Norway to victory after victory. This movie takes you on that fantastic ride from the inside.
And the Oscar goes to - Kurt Olav Helle. Make sure you remember the name. He will become a big star in Hollywood and make films full of raw action and hot chicks. But before the dream becomes reality the 51-year-old lonely man lives in Lonevåg, where he collects movies and old Donald Duck magazines. He sings karaoke, writes screenplays and sends out hopeful applications to fund his projects. Even though Kurt suffers from Parkinson's syndrome, he never gives up his dream of one day becoming a movie star.
