Norwegian Film

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Topic author: Erik Carsten
Subject: Norwegian Film
Posted on: 30/08/2010 17:13:27
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Hi Friends, my wife and I just saw a really good Norwegian film last evening, "Hawaii, Oslo". It was very well acted and a very interesting film. A much appreciated diversion from alot of the trash Hollywood spews out.

Thank you Norway!

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Reply author: Christie Nickels
Replied on: 30/08/2010 18:32:49
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Thanks for the info.! Am always on the lookout for a good movie. Will see if Netflix carries it.

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 30/08/2010 19:51:43
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Originally posted by Christie Nickels

Thanks for the info.! Am always on the lookout for a good movie. Will see if Netflix carries it.

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Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 31/08/2010 17:26:38
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o.k. we are defianantly on a Norwegian film kick. We saw another very good film last night by the same director, Erik Poppe. The name of the film was "Troubled Water" I don't know the name in Norwegian. Very well acted and very good story line.

If these films are any indication of the quality of films Norway is putting out then I am impressed.

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 31/08/2010 18:18:26
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Interesting!
Those two movies are actually on the Top 10 list from different reviews/magazines etc, for the 10 Best Norwegian Movies from the last decade (2000-2009):

1. Kitchen Stories
Salmer fra kjøkkenet (2003)


2. Reprise (2006)


3. The Bothersome Man
Den brysomme mannen (2006)


4. Kissed by Winter
Vinterkyss (2005)


5. Troubled Water
De Usynlige (2008)


6. Upperdog (2009)


7. Cool and Crazy
Heftig og Begeistret (2001)


8. Hawaii, Oslo (2004)


9. Free Jimmy
Slipp Jimmy fri (2006)


10. Sons
Sønner (2006)


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Another movie which have received great reviews since it came out is "Max Manus" (2008), a true story about one of the most famous Norwegian saboteurs during World War II.


Jan Peter

Reply author: kpeterson
Replied on: 01/09/2010 12:36:25
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Hello fellow listers,
I see on the list of recommended movies the film "Max Manus" -- I ordered this film through Amazon in May and was not disappointed!

The great cinematography was subtle and so important to the film that you do not realize how much it affects the viewer until after the film is done. The acting by the supporting cast, particularly by Ken Dukin as the morally corrupt Fehmer are outstanding. My only criticism is that it could have been a bit edgier in parts but overall I found it an excellent movie.

The real star is Aksel Hennie, who "becomes" Max before our eyes, his nuanced expressions changing from a young man whose altruistically inspired and idealistic service for his country changes bit by bit until at the end we see his haunted face expressing all his incalculable loss and the memories he must deal with for the rest of his life. How do people go back to being normal after war? The answer is that they don't, although they try.

I give this film a very strong recommendation and hope that other members of the forum can see it.

(Erik: I am taking your suggestion of Hawaii, Oslo and putting it next on my list!)

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 01/09/2010 18:44:38
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Hi, thanks for the tip. We will rent it also!

FYI, we just saw last evening the "The Troublesome Man". This movie was incredibly interesting. It was a very somber, depressing movie and there were some points in the movie where I was literally at the edge of my seat.

I.E. the part where they are drilling through the wall for me was very intense. I kept asking my wife, "what is on the other side, I wonder?"

This is movie you need to watch and let it percolate a couple of days in your mind until you reach a conclusion what it was all about. It is a very intellectual film, in my opinion.

These poor people in the film could be in purgatory, heaven or even hell.......it's hard to say.

It's incredible the quality of films Norway is putting out.

Reply author: kpeterson
Replied on: 02/09/2010 23:38:35
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I completely agree that Norway is putting out high quality films these days. I think that the fact that they are not as well known around the world as US films is that people seem to gravitate towards what my son describes as McMovies: you rapidly consume them and then do not think much about them afterwards. And Hollywood has done a great job of convincing us that that is what we should be watching. So, I look forward to The Troublesome Man and other Norwegian films!

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 03/09/2010 01:34:09
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Erik; while you are on this "Norwegian film kick"; another movie worth mentioned would be Elling.



The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, but didn't receive the Oscar.
Its a feel good movie and follows the lives of two friends Elling and Kjell Bjarne as they try to adjust to a normal life after having spent two years together in a mental institution as roomies.

Quotes from the movie:
Elling is about to order two train tickets to Oslo.
Train ticket salesman: Yes?
Elling: Yes!
Train ticket salesman: You're going to?
Elling: Yes, we! Kjell Bjarne and I are going to Oslo of course.
Train ticket salesman: One way?
Elling: There are more ways?
Train ticket salesman: That'll be 130 kroner per ticket.
Elling: 130 kroner? The last time mother and I took the train to Larvik the ticket cost 25.
Train ticket salesman: That must have been about 30 years ago.
Elling: Yes

Jan Peter

Reply author: kpeterson
Replied on: 03/09/2010 13:34:19
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Jan Peter -- I am still laughing about this dialogue!! I read more about it and it is definitely going on my "to see" list!
Thank you for the suggestion
Kathy

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 03/09/2010 18:37:33
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Yes, it's a warm-hearted funny movie.
The story will be put up on Broadway (New York) this Autumn, with Denis O'Hara and Brendan Fraser in leading roles. The book which the movie was based on, is written by Ingvar Ambjørnsen, a well-known Norwegian writer.

Jan Peter

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 08/09/2010 17:12:50
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Hi J.P.

We saw Elling and loved it! Thanks for the recommendation. We can totally see this as a broadway play and Brendan Fraser would not doubt be Kjell Bjarne! What a riot!

I really liked the actor in the movie who played the old poet, intelligencia guy (Per Christiansen).

I think the movie was better understood by NOrwegians, however, as I sensed there was alot of cultural inside jokes.....but I believe the movie was a possible satire against the all encompassing, all helpful Norwegian Labor governement? It showed that people could help themselves without constant assistance? Or am I reading too much into the movie?

At any rate, it was entertaining, without looking too deeply into it.

thanks again!!

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 08/09/2010 17:15:26
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To all:

Here is an idea and was wondering if anybody else might have an interest.

What about picking a movie, watching it and then meeting some time to discuss it on line?

A film club or maybe a book club? , maybe a Knut Hamsun novel or perhaps a contemporary Norwegian author you could introduce to us?

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 09/09/2010 16:57:12
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That would be interesting! I'm game.

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 09/09/2010 18:37:27
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Great! I wonder if this would deviate from this Forum's focus? I think we would need to have the blessings of the moderators and some direction from them? Would Norway-Heritage agree to such an activity? If so, would any of the moderators care to give us some direction?

thank you,

Reply author: Admin
Replied on: 09/09/2010 20:57:53
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I don't think it will harm the forum, but we should probably create a new forum category for this. It might be labeled "Contemporary Norwegian Culture" or something like that. I'll be listening to any suggestions. I'll probably need someone to voluntere for to do the main moderating of the new category.

Borge

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 09/09/2010 22:06:46
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Borge,
I think that would be a great label for the forum. That could also encompass questions that people have about Norway today, so they don't get asked in the genealogy forums.

:-)

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 10/09/2010 15:02:21
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It could have been a good idea, a forum with general discussions, film, recipes, travel in Norway, history, everyday events, fun events such as two veterans on a bench.

My wife said "What are you doing today"
I said "Nothing"
She said "You did that yesterday"
I said "I wasn´t finished"

Max Manus trailer.

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 10/09/2010 16:40:15
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My husband and I watched "Troubled Waters" last night and thought it was very good. Very gripping and it really makes you think. You really need to follow it closely, because the story unfolds from two perspectives. I'd recommend it!

Kåre, that's what I was thinking! It could be a very helpful forum.

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 11/09/2010 05:32:33
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Yes, a Norwegian Cultural section would be very interesting. I have read every Knut Hamsun novel published in English. Rolvaag is very good as well. What about current Norwegian authors? We are seeing contemporary films! What about Norwegian music? Ah-ha to Edvard Grieg.

And recipes! Another great idea. We Norwegians here in the 'new' country are eating like Norwegians in the 1800's. We are stuck in time and have not advanced. My Grandma always used to say ishta and our daughter says uffda even today going to college!

Politics and religion offlimits? Only Lutheran jokes allowed! LOL!!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 11/09/2010 06:14:08
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We watched "Elling" this evening and it was very good! I would definitely enjoy seeing the play. It's humorous and moving, all at once. Funny moments, but not a comedy. It was great to watch the characters evolve.

Reply author: kpeterson
Replied on: 11/09/2010 19:30:31
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I, too, would love to see a Norwegian cultural section!

If you are giving this idea serious thought, could you add a book discussion section? There are a lot of great books worthy of discussion and promotion; last year I suggested what I feel is an outstanding book, "Out Stealing Horses" by Per Pettersen, to a book discussion group in Wisconsin. They loved it! I have read quite a few books by Norwegian authors both past and present and hope that a book discussion area can perhaps inspire others to read the wealth of good books that Norway provides.

Two teaser reviews that may have other people looking for the Pettersen book:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1686204_1686244_1691856,00.html
The following is an excellent review of the book, but has "spoilers" concerning the plot and the end! http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/books/review/McGuane.html

Reply author: justinkemp
Replied on: 18/12/2010 08:19:58
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Opening on May 16th is the debut of filmmaker Joachim Trier and his movie is called “Reprise.” While you probably 'Reprise' posterhaven’t heard of the film yet as it was made in Norway, the reason you might be interested is “Reprise” is currently good rated 100% on Internet web sites. Add to that, producer Scott Rudin added his name to the film to help the movie get noticed. That isn’t something he usually does.Now I want to Watch High School Online here i watch the trailer becoz i wait for it's releasing to watch full movie.................................

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 18/12/2010 11:24:26
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Trolls are an important part in the Norwegian folk tales.

In the old days children were scared with Trolls if they did not behave well.
Seems like they have returned, see Trolljegeren, the Troll hunter

Kåre

Reply author: Ray Syverson
Replied on: 18/12/2010 15:58:35
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Now that Kari has brought up the movie "Trolljegeren", there was a silent film from 1927 called "Troll-Elgin" I would love to see since some of the characters are named after some of my ancestors from Valdres. Does anybody know how I could access something like this? Ray

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 18/12/2010 16:54:05
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Troll-elgen, Troll-moose (Magic moose) by Mikkjel Fønhus from Valdres.

I think the movie is on DVD (not found), cast overview of the characters here

Kåre

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 26/12/2010 14:02:39
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A curiosity;

Museum Director Katherine Wright in collaboration with CIA broke a 147 years old code from the American Civil War written July 4. 1863 to General John Pemberton in the Confederate Army defending the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, captured by the Union Army the same day.
The message was, see here;

You can not expect help from this side of the river.


Kåre

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 16/09/2011 04:38:04
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Hi Kay and fellow posters!

Just saw Max Manus last night. They have it on Netflix-streaming! It was really good. I enjoyed it.

Thank you Norway!!!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 17/09/2011 00:53:45
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Thanks for the reminder, Erik! I have Max Manus in my Instant View list on Netflix. I'll watch it this weekend. I really liked Elling. I still need to watch Hawaii, Oslo.
I recently watched a movie about Norwegian immigrants in Minnesota and one is going to marry a Germany immigrant, who had been living in Norway, but it was right after WWI and people didn't like Germans very much. Very good movie and it's on Netflix Instant View. Sweetland. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428038/

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 17/09/2011 16:02:45
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Hi! Yes, I saw Sweetland a few years ago and then watched it again it was so good. Anybody who has posted in here can connect what we are doing with this movie. It was a very, very good movie!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 18/09/2011 03:52:33
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Watched Max Manus last night and for anyone that enjoys learning more about WWII, this is the movie for you. We really enjoyed it!

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 18/09/2011 09:36:56
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Have you seen 'Hamsun"? I saw this movie as well and it was really good,

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 20/09/2011 17:11:28
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No, I haven't, but it looks interesting! :-) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116480/plotsummary

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 20/10/2011 00:39:31
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This isn't for Norwegian films, but I read this today about an archaeological find of a Viking burial site in Scotland. Thought you might be interested.
http://news.yahoo.com/archaeologists-viking-burial-scotland-094731015.html

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 20/10/2011 10:34:38
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This is interesting Wanda.

It´s the firts boat grave found in Scotland. The Vikings used boats as coffins.
It was Norse settlements on the east coast of Scotland, this tomb is on a peninsula on the west-coast.
In 794 AC on Lona, an island just off the same peninsula, it´s mentioned in written sources of the first Viking attack in Scotland.
The man in the tomb was probably a chief or a highly respected warrior since the sword has engravings.
One of many questions is whether he lived in Scotland and if the boat is of the same type as those that were build in Norway.
A curiosity; In an old Icelandic source it was warned not to visit Scotland because of the many wild tribes and the terrible weather.
Olav Trygvason, before he was king of Norway, was on an expedition to Scotland ab. 995.

Kåre

Reply author: David Yaw
Replied on: 20/10/2011 15:53:45
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This was shown on BBC news last night - maybe it is still available to view on BBC blog

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 20/10/2011 16:08:11
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Very interesting! Kåre, you know how interested I am in Viking finds. Hopefully, they can date the pieces. I'm also interested to find out more about the archaeological dig that is going on in Gausdal, Oppland, Norway, on the farm that I'm descended from. Maybe there were Vikings in my family?

David, thanks for the info on the BBC. I will look for it. :-)

Wanda

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 20/10/2011 17:26:28
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Here is a video about the discovery. It looks like it is probably 10th century, Kåre. Coincidence?
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/10/19/Viking-ship-burial-found-in-Scotland/UPI-99021319055638/?spt=hs&or=sn

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 20/10/2011 23:23:39
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Hei.
No, i have not seen that video, thanks for sharing.
I read the news on yesterday.

Among all objects in the tomb was an Irish pin in bronze.

Reg. Olav Trygvasson, it was just a thought that striked an amateur.
Olav Trygvasson and his fleet was at the British Isles from 991-95 where he demanded money for "protection"
991 Olav was at Blackwater River at Maldon in Essex where Earl Brithnoth rejected an offer from the vikings to pay in gold and silver in return for piece and to avoid fighting.
Brithnoth and all his men fall in the Battle.

Later same year Olav sailed to London, with him was a Norwegian Viking chief from Ireland, Gudmund, Stegita son, perhaps "Skjegge´s son " where King Ethelred´s dealers accepted to pay 20 000 Pund in gold and silver for protection against other fleets and allow commercial ships come to and from London, the document "Peace agreement" is in Anglo Saxon/Lathin translated to Norwegian, Link

Ab. 995 Olav and his fleet traveled to Scotland.
Since there, so fare, is no Viking settlement discovered on the west-coast of Scotland I was thinking of Olav Trygvasson.
If there is a microscopic chance it was one of his men that was buried in the boat grave?

It will be exiting to follow the dating of the tomb.

Kåre

Reply author: jensen90
Replied on: 24/10/2011 18:33:48
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Originally posted by Erik Carsten

Have you seen 'Hamsun"? I saw this movie as well and it was really good,

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Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 24/10/2011 18:41:41
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That is very interesting! There were quite a few Norwegians and Danes that settled in that area and even further west towards LaCrosse. I really need to watch that movie, especially since he lived not that far from me in Wisconsin.
Wanda

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 26/10/2011 17:19:28
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in my early 20's I read every Hamsun book that was translated into English....they were incredible and he really resonated with me. Hamsun, despite his faults, was a great author, a grand master, and I really enjoyed his books.

Reply author: jensen90
Replied on: 28/10/2011 14:57:42
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Originally posted by Lislcat

That is very interesting! There were quite a few Norwegians and Danes that settled in that area and even further west towards LaCrosse. I really need to watch that movie, especially since he lived not that far from me in Wisconsin.
Wanda

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Reply author: David Yaw
Replied on: 30/10/2011 22:09:38
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Somewhat related to this, interesting programme tonight on BBC Four covering the Viking Saga's. Focus on Iceland, but linking in Norwegian influence including christianisation of Iceland under Norwegian King Olaf. Also presence of women from Ireland and UK as wives and concubines. Film made by Century Films. Not sure if still viewable under BBC blog

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 26/11/2011 11:04:31
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Soon coming.
Kon-Tiki
Thor Heyerdal, the true story.

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 28/11/2011 16:03:47
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That looks good! I hope it comes to U.S. theaters, because I think it would look great on a big screen.

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 05/01/2012 10:51:04
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"Lilyhammer" to be aired on Netflix soon...



The Norwegian TV series "Lilyhammer" is soon to be aired on Netflix.
The series is about Frank Tagliano, who had to go undercover in the Olympic city of Lillehammer, Norway, after testifying against the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster family in US court.
The Sopranos-star Steven van Zandt (Little Steven) has the lead role in this TV-series, which is a Norwegian "follow-up" of the American television drama "The Sopranos".

Lilyhammer trailer

The Norwegian premiere has been delayed due to issues related to product placements in the series...

Jan Peter

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 05/01/2012 21:29:21
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Thanks, Jan Peter!
I will watch for this one, since 1) I enjoyed the Sopranos and 2) I'm planning on visiting Lillehammer this summer.
Can't wait!

Wanda

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 05/01/2012 21:32:06
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Also want to add, that Steven Van Zandt is part of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. A very talented actor and musician.

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 05/01/2012 22:28:54
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Originally posted by Lislcat

Also want to add, that Steven Van Zandt is part of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. A very talented actor and musician.

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Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 07/02/2012 16:04:14
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Hi,
I've seen the band twice myself. :-)

I wanted to add that you can now watch Lilyhammer on Netflix on Instant Play. Season 1 is available.

Take care, Wanda

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 08/02/2012 21:14:18
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Hi.
Almost a movie.
Norwegian American Frank Markus in a convertable traveling from Bergen to N.Norway and stops in Fauske where his ancestor was born 1817, link

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 08/02/2012 22:50:20
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I wonder if BMW would allow me to travel through Norway this summer for free, if I filmed it for Motor Trend or a BMW commercial. :-)

That Audi was very nice and the views are breathtaking.

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 09/02/2012 11:13:39
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Yuo can make an attempt Wanda.
Watch out for speed limits

Kåre

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 01/06/2012 08:21:27
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Dear Friends. I hope you are all well and am often thinking about you and Norway Heritage....I have been continuing with my family research and making new friends and progress, thanks to you!

Just saw the King of Devil's Island! or in Norwegian it is called Kongen av Bastøy) Excellent movie. Very well acted and beautifully filmed and the music wonderful.

I recommend it!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 04/06/2012 07:17:49
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Thanks for the recommendation!
It looks good and it's available on Netflix, for those that are interested.

How would you rate it? Is it an adult only movie?
Thanks again, Wanda

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 20/08/2012 00:06:54
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Two of the most viewed Norwegian movies at the cinema's last year:

Hodejegerne (The Headhunters)

The Headhunters is a great action movie, and won "The People's Amanda", voted for by the public, at the Norway's national film awards this weekend.

Oslo, 31. august (Oslo, August 31st)

One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.

Jan Peter

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 22/08/2012 16:57:10
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Thanks, Jan Peter! I was just in Norway last week and had a wonderful time. I was in Vegusdal, Mykland, Seljord, Hjartdal, Vikersund, Lillehammer, Gausdal and Oslo. For those with family from the Gausdal valley, I think it is the most beautiful place I've ever seen. It must of been very hard for them to leave such beauty. I came home looking for more movies to watch. My brother recently recommended "Kitchen Stories" from 2003. He said that I would like it, so I'm passing this on, as well. Storyline
In post war Sweden it was discovered that every year, an average housewife walks the equivalent number of miles as the distance between Stockholm and Congo, while preparing her family meals. So the Home Research Institute sent out eighteen observers to a rural district of Norway to map out the kitchen routines of single men. The researchers were on twenty-four-hour call, and sat in special strategically placed chairs in each kitchen. Furthermore, under no circumstances were the researchers to be spoken to, or included in the kitchen activities.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0323872/

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 22/08/2012 17:02:37
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quote:

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Originally posted by Lislcat

My brother recently recommended "Kitchen Stories" from 2003. He said that I would like it, so I'm passing this on, as well.

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Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 22/08/2012 19:29:38
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Ah ha. I hadn't looked at that first page in quite awhile. So you liked that movie too? I know that it's available on Netflix, so will probably watch it this weekend. :-)

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 22/08/2012 21:12:33
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quote:

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Originally posted by Lislcat

Ah ha. I hadn't looked at that first page in quite awhile. So you liked that movie too? I know that it's available on Netflix, so will probably watch it this weekend. :-)

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Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 23/08/2012 00:19:31
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And actually, I was wrong! Kitchen Stories is available on DVD rental only, not Instant Play, so I probably won't be seeing it. Darn!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 19/10/2012 06:35:04
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We watched "Kitchen Stories" and it was very good! I would definitely recommend it. It reminded me of my Norwegian Bachelor Farmer Uncle. :-)

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 09/11/2012 17:12:41
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Just read about a search for Viking settlements in Arctic Canada. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-20102566

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 09/11/2012 22:17:33
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Intersting page you found Wanda.
Noone knows what happened to the Norse settlements on Greenland after the 1300s
Baffin Island was called Helluland "Flat slab land" in the Saga.
Perhaps it´s possible to find out where the whetstones came from.

Whetstones from Eidsborg in Tokke, Telemark, has been exported to Scandinavia and the rest of Europe since the 700s.

Kåre

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 10/01/2013 19:43:16
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Kon-Tiki is one of the nominees for the Academy Award 2013.

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 10/01/2013 21:37:49
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Did you see Kon-tiki? I haven't seen it yet. I know it was showing in Norway, when we were there in August.

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 10/01/2013 21:47:09
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I do not see a movie release date for the U.S. yet, but they say, sometime in 2013. It has only been released for special showings. I'm looking forward to seeing it. The trailer looks very good!

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 10/01/2013 23:30:01
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Hei
It was a good movie, exiting and dif. from the 1947 edition.
This time the dangerous, scary situations were shot in secure facilities unlike in 1947 live production where the camera had to be put aside when it was about survival.

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 10/01/2013 23:44:22
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Looking forward to it. I see that it's not very long. The movies that have been being made lately, have been almost 3 hours long, which gets to be very long in a theater. I hope it wins at the Oscars!

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 20/02/2013 23:54:16
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Not a movie, but a book and a 12-hr TV-show on national TV last weekend about Firewood ... Bark Up or Down?

Jan Peter

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 28/02/2013 19:12:00
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I just heard about this last week. They said the most popular book and tv series in Norway, was about cutting firewood. Amazing! What is the draw? Is it exciting in anyway? Or has it been a long Winter?

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 28/02/2013 20:10:34
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My Dad always stacked the wood, bark side down, but when I stacked, it just got stacked however it fit best together. My Dad didn't mind, because I was doing the job, but my Norwegian bachelor uncle, would come over and tell my Dad that he stacked the wood wrong. My uncle wanted him to fix it, but my Dad enjoyed seeing how it bothered him, so he just left it the way I had stacked it. :-)

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 28/02/2013 20:15:58
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Season 2 of Lilyhammer is being filmed now.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/lilyhammer-adds-cast-for-season-two/

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 28/02/2013 20:30:35
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Stacking wood have become science after the book came out...

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 28/02/2013 20:44:53
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Here is a video-interview with Lars Mytting, the author of the book "Hel ved" ("Whole wood"). English subtitles.
The book came out a year ago or so, and became extremly popular instantly....

Jan Peter

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 28/02/2013 21:24:10
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80 year old Ole Kristian Kjellings wood pile in Stor-Elvdal, Hedmark; King Harald and queen Sonja.
Further down the Italian composer Rossini,link

Kåre

Reply author: jkmarler
Replied on: 07/03/2013 01:47:43
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The History Channel is running a series called "Vikings" which aired (the first program I think) last Sunday night. I really enjoyed it, costuming great, (no horned helmets, Yay) ice blue eyes, etc. etc. It's not a Norwegian film per se but a series about Norwegians or Scandinavians from the Viking age, perfecting their craft, on their way to becoming global traders. Hope the goodness continues.

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 07/03/2013 23:38:00
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Coming on March 3, The Storm

Kåre

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 04/05/2013 16:43:51
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Less than 200 examples of the famous +ULFBERH+T sword is found in Scandinavia.
I came across a film "The sercets of the Viking Sword" link

Kåre

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 31/05/2013 00:18:24
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Hello Dear Friends.

My wife and I have been watching the vikings on hulu.com. the first season had 9 episodes. It is somewhat interesting but I wish they would focus much more on the cultural aspects. There is too much violence but perhaps this is accurate. I was surprised to learn that the Vikings sacrificed humans at Uppsula, Sweden......that was very surprising.

All in all, though, I find the show entertaining.

Best to all!

Reply author: jkmarler
Replied on: 31/05/2013 00:55:09
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The channel has advertised that season 2 will be coming in 2014.

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 05/06/2013 16:12:28
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I watched the Vikings on the History Channel this last season and I was hooked. By the end of the season, my husband was hooked also. Can't wait for the next season.

Erik, I think we do have to remember, that this was a pagan religion. They gave offerings, so that their crops would come in, their raids would be plentiful, etc.... Just a very different way of thinking, but I'm looking forward to seeing how the Priest starts to bring Christianity to the Vikings. I think, he will start with Ragnar's wife.

If they follow the Sagas, it will get quite interesting for Ragnar.

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 06/06/2013 06:39:19
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Kontiki has finally come to the U.S. Look in your areas, if you are interested. I'm going to try to see it this weekend. It was showing in Norway, when I was there last summer, but it wouldn't have had subtitles, which I think I need to enjoy the movie. :-) Can't wait! Has anyone else seen it and did you like it?

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 06/06/2013 11:16:06
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I've seen it!
And yes, I liked it quite well! The scenes are shot in a very professional way.
In fact, Hollywood (Disney) liked it so much that the directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg now have been chosen to direct Pirates of the Caribbean 5.

Jan Peter

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 06/06/2013 17:31:30
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Thank you! I'm excited to see it. They must of done a very good job, if they are going to do the next Pirate's movie.

From what I've seen so far, it is only being shown in Independent movie houses, so you've really got to look for it. Sundance Cinemas are showing it, but they are only in Madison and San Francisco. It is being shown in limited release only.

Reply author: jkmarler
Replied on: 07/06/2013 15:19:27
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KonTiki is at the Fargo Theatre opening tonight!

http://www.fargotheatre.com/

Reply author: jkmarler
Replied on: 09/06/2013 04:26:12
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Originally posted by Lislcat

Kontiki has finally come to the U.S. ... It was showing in Norway, when I was there last summer, but it wouldn't have had subtitles, which I think I need to enjoy the movie. :-) Can't wait! Has anyone else seen it and did you like it?

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Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 14/06/2013 06:42:04
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In Norway, it was in Norwegian, I believe. I would of needed English subtitles there, but I'm happy that it's in English here.

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 16/09/2013 22:06:13
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Dear Friends...Netflix has another Norwegian movie and I like it...it was Into the White, about German/British pilots who get shot down over Norway and end up sharing a hunting cabin...

best to all.

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 16/09/2013 23:16:57
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Based on a real event on the Stryn mountain 1940 link

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 25/09/2013 19:06:25
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And Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series. It looks good! Thanks for the recommendation!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 25/09/2013 19:11:27
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Kon Tiki is now available on Netflix. It is the next movie on my list, so I should be seeing it soon.

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 05/10/2013 00:18:42
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Premier in Oslo today.
A kind of a Norwegian "Indiana Jones"
Mystery Ragnarok
The film starts with an archaeologist who finds a mysterios incription from the Oseberg ship which tells; Mennesket vet lite" Man knows little.
Link

A more detailed trailer in Norwegian, link

It looks like "Midgardsormen" Midgard Serpant has one of the "main roles" Midgard Serpent

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 07/10/2013 03:16:43
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The trailer looks very interesting. Please let us know if you see the movie.

Reply author: David Yaw
Replied on: 07/10/2013 10:26:14
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Not a Norwegian film, but a major exhibition on the Vikings for people visiting London from March next year.

http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/vikings.aspx

British Museum exhibitions usually excellent

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 07/10/2013 16:13:13
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Thanks! I'm in the process of planning a trip to Ireland in the Spring and maybe, I might consider spending a couple days in London too! That would be wonderful to see. I can just hear my family. No matter where we go, I always find something to do with my Norwegian heritage.

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 08/10/2013 15:37:34
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Hi Liscat! I hope you have a nice trip! yes all is ging wel here with my family research but it has slowed down a little. Dont't forget tomorrow is Leif Ericcson's day!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 17/10/2013 22:16:01
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quote:

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Originally posted by Erik Carsten

Dear Friends...Netflix has another Norwegian movie and I like it...it was Into the White, about German/British pilots who get shot down over Norway and end up sharing a hunting cabin...

best to all.

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Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 17/10/2013 23:52:55
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The Oscar winning team behind Slumdog Millionaire link has been hired by FX-channel to create a 10 episodes series based on the Norwegian heavy water sabotage, Operation Gunnerside

Kåre

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 18/10/2013 18:22:02
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quote:

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Originally posted by Kåarto

The Oscar winning team behind Slumdog Millionaire link has been hired by FX-channel to create a 10 episodes series based on the Norwegian heavy water sabotage, Operation Gunnerside

Kåre

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Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 20/11/2013 19:40:13
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quote:

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Originally posted by Lislcat

Season 2 of Lilyhammer is being filmed now.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/lilyhammer-adds-cast-for-season-two/

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Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 17/05/2014 18:38:08
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Happy Birthday NORWAY!!!! 200 years!!!!! I hope everybody is well! I have stopped watching the HIstor Channel 'VIKINGS'...it is simplyy too violent and I was hoping to see more cultural aspects. It could have been so much better. Best to all!!

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 17/05/2014 18:51:16
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Oslo today


Karl Johan street with the Royal Castle










The Royal Castle


The Royal family


The Royal family

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 17/05/2014 22:41:08
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wow!!! beautiful day and wonderful celebration..Congratulations to all!

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 06/08/2014 05:55:50
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I was just doing a search for Norwegian films and thought I would share this. http://www.imdb.com/search/title?languages=no%7C1&title_type=feature&sort=moviemeter,asc

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 10/09/2014 11:16:06
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An interesting Viking find, on an island in Denmark. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/newly-discovered-viking-fortress-could-have-been-launching-point-invading-england-180952648/

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 24/09/2014 08:06:25
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Oh my gosh OMG!! I just saw Headhunters and this was an fantastic, madcap adventure of suspense and intrigue with a very healthy dose of black comedy. I really enjoyed this film. Have fun with this one and thank you NORWAY!!

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 24/09/2014 16:02:06
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Oh yes! The Headhunters was a great movie. It made big success in Norway as well.

The director Morten Tyldum got a name in Hollywood after the Headhunters, and his Hollywood-debut is coming up in a few weeks; called «The Imitation Game». Its about how the scientist Alan Turing broke the German codemachine Enigma during WW2. The expectations for the movie are huge, and reviews coming out says that Tyldum could get an Oscar for this one... Release in the USA is November 21st.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5CjKEFb-sM

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 24/09/2014 20:31:14
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The scene with the two 'large' policemen from Elverum......is this kind of an inside joke about the people from Elverum? I kind of got the impression that this was a mockery of people from there?

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 24/09/2014 21:14:56
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Hehe... the casting-crew for the movie were looking for the guys to be used as human airbags for a long time...
They had 3 requirements for the men:
* Identical Twins
* Between 100-130 kg (220-290 lbs)
* Big heads

I don't think it's directly pointing to Elverum, but maybe rural area of Norway in general...

Reply author: Lislcat
Replied on: 14/10/2014 20:29:09
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I'll have to look for that movie. It sounds good.

I heard about this the other day, but just found the article. A Viking find in Scotland. http://news.yahoo.com/1000-old-viking-treasure-hoard-found-scotland-111420299.html

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 29/12/2014 22:57:12
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Jan 4. on Norwegian tv.
The Heavy Water War link

Kåre

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 14/05/2015 23:53:08
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Soon summer in parts of Norway.

While waiting, listen to Kirsten Flagstad singing "Våren" Springtime by Edvard Grieg link

It goes straight into your soul, you can "hear" Norway in the way the music is composed.

Kåre

Reply author: slaleike
Replied on: 15/05/2015 05:23:09
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Thank you! Truly lovely, as I imagine Norway to be, all year round.

Reply author: JaneC
Replied on: 17/05/2015 16:24:41
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Thank you Kåre!

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 23/09/2015 21:26:54
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Info and images from the surveillance of the area "Åkerneset" in Storfjorden that might create a large rockslide.
The question is not whether the slide will come but when.

A trailer from the movie "Bølgen" The Wave, premiere August 28. 2015,based on this info link

Kåre

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 26/01/2016 23:35:03
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Dear Friends..it has been some time since I have been in here and so I hope at least it is not too late to wish you all a Happy New Year. We have been watching a new NOrwegian TV Series... It is calle "Occupied" in English and I have to say it is very well. Good acting and character development. The movie really makes you think about things differently. I am curious as to what kind of reception this tv series has in Norway. Personally I think it is brilliant.

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 26/01/2016 23:57:42
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quote:

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Originally posted by Erik Carsten

Dear Friends..it has been some time since I have been in here and so I hope at least it is not too late to wish you all a Happy New Year. We have been watching a new NOrwegian TV Series... It is calle "Occupied" in English and I have to say it is very well. Good acting and character development. The movie really makes you think about things differently. I am curious as to what kind of reception this tv series has in Norway. Personally I think it is brilliant.

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Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 27/01/2016 01:44:45
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interesting..I actually view the series from my perspective...as America occupying other countries under the guise of being "invited" for example...and how the population of the occupied countries come to grips with the realization of what is happening.

However the idea the series presents is not too far fetched in my mind. I like it. it is entertaining and very good acting....really very good.

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 09/03/2016 22:28:16
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Not a film, but worth mentioning.

On this day in North Dakota 1897, 72 year old Sondre Norheim, the father of modern skiing, died.
He em 1884 with his wife Rannei and 3 children, 3 more children were born in USA.
The climate and the flat land i Dakota was not ideal for skiing, but it*s said that always a pair of skis stood outside the wall at Norheims home in McHenry County.
The Olympic flame has bin lit four times in his home place Øverbø, a cottagers place in Morgedal in Telemark.

- Oslo 1950
- Squaw Valley 1960
- Lillehammer 1994
- Lillehammer, Youth Olympic Games, 2016.

Kåre

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 12/03/2016 20:22:06
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very interesting!!! I got this from the Telelaget of North America. http://www.telelaget.com/pioneers/norheim/didyouknow.htm
In memory of Sondre Norheim, pioneer and champion of modern skiing. He developed slalom and introduced the Telemark and Christiana Turns.
In 1987, a statue of Norheim, built by Knut and Tove Skinnarland, was unveiled in Minot. Norheim was also honored at opening ceremonies for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.
Perhaps one of the most fitting honors occurred in 1986 at the World Skiing Championship in Holmenkollen, Norway. In that competition, a young skier by the name of Pam Norheim competed in the biathalon. She is a great-granddaughter of Sondre Norheim, the father of modern skiing.

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 16/03/2016 22:16:19
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quote:

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Originally posted by Erik Carsten

Dear Friends..it has been some time since I have been in here and so I hope at least it is not too late to wish you all a Happy New Year. We have been watching a new NOrwegian TV Series... It is called "Occupied" in English and I have to say it is very well. Good acting and character development. The movie really makes you think about things differently. I am curious as to what kind of reception this tv series has in Norway. Personally I think it is brilliant.

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Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 02/04/2016 02:00:33
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http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/01/world/vikings-site-space-irpt/index.html

Possible Viking Settlement found in NewFoundland, Canada

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 17/05/2016 13:06:43
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Oslo today...

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 18/05/2016 09:40:17
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Draken Harald Hårfagre, a large Viking-ship, is today halfway between Iceland and the Sagas Eirik Raudes Land, Greenland, where Leiv Ericsson grew up, and ca halfway between Norway and North America link

For those who are interested the journey can be followed day by day here

Kåre

Reply author: Kåarto
Replied on: 25/06/2016 22:06:52
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Live from Ålesund.
Happy midsummer.
"Slinningsbålet", the worlds highest bonfire, 53 meter, made by hand by 30 000 pallets was lit a short while ago link

Kåre

Reply author: Hopkins
Replied on: 26/06/2016 23:55:41
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We loved watching that last evening at our house! Thank you for sharing it Kåre!

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 27/10/2016 21:55:49
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A new norwegian TV-series called Vikingane ("The Vikings") premiered last week on Norwegian TV.
The series is a humorous drama set in the Viking Age, and deal with everyday issues such as gender roles change, power struggles, family strife and love trouble. The challenges resemble those we face today, but with completely different rules and far more dramatic consequences in the year 790...

During the making, all scenes were shot twice. One norwegian version and one english version in "norwenglish"; english with a heavy norwegian accent/pronunciation.
Talks are currently ongoing to sell the series to the American market, like Netflix or HBO.

Vikingane Trailer

Reply author: Erik Carsten
Replied on: 16/11/2016 02:35:20
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very interesting.

in other Norwegian cultural items I just finished a book by Jo Nesbo called Redbreast. It was very good. I will read more of his works.
best.

Reply author: jwiborg
Replied on: 16/11/2016 20:11:21
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Originally posted by Erik Carsten

very interesting.

in other Norwegian cultural items I just finished a book by Jo Nesbo called Redbreast. It was very good. I will read more of his works.
best.

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Norway Heritage Community : http://www.norwayheritage.com/snitz/