Beforeigners
''Beforeigners'' is a Norwegian television series that premiered on 21 August 2019. The show was created and written by Eilif Skodvin and Anne Bjørnstad, and directed by Jens Lien. Produced by Rubicon TV AS for HBO Nordic, it is the first Norwegian-language series produced by the Nordic region channel of American network HBO. The series concerns the titular "beforeigners", people from different time periods who suddenly appear in the present, and their integration into 21st-century Norway. The protagonists are Lars ( Nicolai Cleve Broch), an Oslo police detective, and Alfhildr (Krista Kosonen), a Viking-era recruit, who investigate the murder of a Stone Ager. In September 2020, HBO confirmed that the series had been renewed for a second season. Season two premiered on HBO Max in Europe on 5 December 2021, and in the United States on 23 December 2021. In the second season, Alfhildr and Lars investigate Oslo murders with ties to Jack the Ripper. Premise Season 1 ''Beforeign ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mikkel Bratt Silset
Mikkel Bratt Silset (born 1991) is a Norwegian theatre, television, and film actor from Oslo best known to international audiences for his role in the Netflix series ''Norsemen (TV series), Norsemen''. Life and career Silset began acting as a child and had his first major role at the age of fourteen, in the 2006 feature film ''Sons (2006 film), Sons''. Two years later, he played the role of Georg in Eva Dahr's film adaptation of Jostein Gaarder's novel ''The Orange Girl, Appelsinpiken''. As a student, he also had roles in the television series ''Lilyhammer'', ''Dag (Norwegian TV series), Dag'', and the movie ''Beatles'', based on the Beatles (novel), novel of the same name. Silset studied acting at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts from 2012, graduating in 2015. In 2016, he was cast in the role of Ragnar, the violent but fun-loving right-hand man of the soon-to-be chieftain Arvid, played by Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, in the Netflix series ''Norsemen (TV series), Norsemen'', a p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Krista Kosonen
Krista Erika Kosonen (born 28 May 1983) is a Finnish actress. She is known for her appearances in movies such as '' Jade Warrior'' (2006), ''Princess'' (2010), and the Norwegian HBO series ''Beforeigners'' (2019, 2021). She has also appeared in the sketch comedy television show ''Putous'' (2010–2014). Kosonen was selected Best Actress at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in ''Wildeye'' (2015). She has also won two Jussi Awards for Best Leading Actress, in 2016 for ''Wildeye'' and in 2018 for ''Miami Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a coastal metropolis and the county seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida, United States. With a population of 442,241 at ...''. Personal life Krista Kosonen is married to movie director Antti J. Jokinen. They have one daughter. Selected filmography Film Television References External links * 1983 births 21st-ce ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Agnes Kittelsen
Agnes Elisabet Hilden Kittelsen (born 20 May 1980 in Kristiansand) is a Norwegian actress. Biography Agnes Kittelsen is known for her role as Anneli in the TV-series ''Skolen'' (2004), as the title character's wife Tikken in the 2008 film ''Max Manus'' and as Liv Heyerdahl, the wife of Thor Heyerdahl in the film ''Kon-Tiki''. She also starred in the sitcom '' Dag'' from 2010 to 2015. After graduating from the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2003, she worked at Den Nationale Scene from 2004 to 2006, before starting at the National Theatre in 2007. She played the witch in the Norwegian 2012 movie ''Reisen til julestjernen'' and Vivian in then television adaption of the book ''The Half Brother'' that was broadcast on NRK in 2013. Kittelsen's mother is Finnish. Filmography Short films * 2006 : ''Bagasje'' : Hilde * 2006 : Road Movie : Celine * 2010 : ''Neglect'' : Ellinor TV series * 2004-2005 : ''Skolen'' : Anneli * 2005 : ''Brødrene Dal og mysteriet med ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nicolai Cleve Broch
Nicolai Cleve Broch (born 14 November 1975) is a Norwegian theatre and film actor. He rose to national fame playing one of the leading roles in the 2002 drama series ''Lekestue'', which aired on NRK in 2002. He is also known for playing the protagonist in '' Buddy'', a romantic comedy from 2003. Other major film credits include '' Uno'', '' Uro'' and '' Den siste revejakta''. More recently, Cleve Broch was nominated for an Amanda Award for his portrayal of World War II resistance fighter Gregers Gram in ''Max Manus''. Often appearing alongside Aksel Hennie, the two have been referred to as "Norway's Ben Affleck and Matt Damon". Theatre Cleve Broch received his education at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre from 1996 to 1999. He made his debut in the play ''Hjalmar og Frode''. From 2005, Cleve Broch has been at Nationaltheatret, where he has portrayed Julian the Apostate in Henrik Ibsen's ''Emperor and Galilean''. He has previously been employed at Oslo Nye Teater and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thorir Hund
Modern and imaginary presentation of Tore Hund Thorir Hund (Old Norse: Þórir hundr, Modern Norwegian: ''Tore Hund'', literally "''Thorir the Hound''") (born ca. 990) was one of the greatest chiefs in Hålogaland. Tore Hund was one of the leaders of the Stiklestad peasant faction opposing Norwegian King Olaf II of Norway, later named St. Olaf. He was reported to have been among the chieftains who killed the king in the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. He also served in the forces of King Canute the Great on several occasions."Tore Hund" '''' Background Thorir Hund was born at the beginning of the[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shield-maiden
A shield-maiden ( non, skjaldmær ) was a female warrior from Scandinavian folklore and mythology. Shield-maidens are often mentioned in sagas such as '' Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks'' and in ''Gesta Danorum''. They also appear in stories of other Germanic peoples: Goths, Cimbri, and Marcomanni.The article ''Sköldmö'' in '''' (1917). The mythical s may have been based on such shield-maidens. Historical existence [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stig Henrik Hoff
Stig Henrik Hoff (born 4 February 1965) is a Norwegian actor. He was born in Vadsø but grew up in Berlevåg and Darbu Darbu is a village within the parish of Fiskum, in the municipality of Øvre Eiker, Buskerud County, Norway. The population of the village was 539 as of 2019. Darbu is located on the Sørland Line Railway, 81.61 km from Oslo, about midway .... He is the son of Norwegian singer and writer Trygve Henrik Hoff. Selected filmography Film Television References External links * * 1965 births Living people Norwegian male film actors People from Vadsø Norwegian male television actors {{Norway-actor-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Olaf II Of Norway
Olaf II Haraldsson ( – 29 July 1030), later known as Saint Olaf (and traditionally as St. Olave), was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. Son of Harald Grenske, a petty king in Vestfold, Norway, he was posthumously given the title ''Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae'' ( en, Eternal/Perpetual King of Norway) and canonised at Nidaros (Trondheim) by Bishop Grimkell, one year after his death in the Battle of Stiklestad on 29 July 1030. His remains were enshrined in Nidaros Cathedral, built over his burial site. His sainthood encouraged the widespread adoption of Christianity by Scandinavia's Vikings/Norsemen. Pope Alexander III confirmed Olaf's local canonisation in 1164, making him a recognised saint of the Catholic Church and started to be known as ''Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae'' – ''eternal king of Norway''. Following the Reformation he was a commemorated historical figure among some members of the Lutheran and Anglican Communions. The saga of Olav Haraldsson and the legend of Olaf the S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pål Sverre Hagen
Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen (born 6 November 1980) is a Norwegian stage and screen actor. He is perhaps best known internationally for playing Thor Heyerdahl in the Oscar and Golden Globe nominated film ''Kon-Tiki''. Early life and education Pål Hagen was born in Stavanger, Norway, the son of Roar Hagen, a Norwegian cartoonist who has long been associated with Norway's largest daily, '' VG''. He studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Theater in Oslo from 2000 to 2003. Stage career His stage debut was in 2003 in ''Frode Grytten's Bikubesong'' (Beehive Song) at Det Norske Teatret in Oslo. Hagen went on to play the title roles in Anthon Chekhov's Ivanov and Raskolnikov, based on Fjodor Dostojevski's Crime and punishment, both at Hålogaland Theater. In 2006 he became an official member of the repertory company at Det Norske Teatret, and performed there in ''Verdas mest forelska par'' (''World's Most-in-Love Couple''), ''Få meg på, for faen!'' (''Touch Me, For God's ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir
Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir (; born 28 July 1982) is an Icelandic actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of the controversial character Silvía Night in the television series ''Sjáumst með Silvíu Nótt'' and during the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. Life and career Acting Ágústa Eva studied acting at the École Philippe Gaulier theatre school in Paris In 2005, she won an Edda Award for Best TV Personality and Best TV Show for her performance as Silvía Night. While in character, she was voted sexiest woman in Iceland by listeners of the national radio station RUV; as herself, she wound up in fourth place. Music Ágústa Eva was a member of the bands Kritikal Mazz and Ske, and in 2005 began a solo career. Selected acting work Discography Singles * "Þetta er nóg" (from ''Let It Go the Complete Set'' ("Frozen")) (2014) * "Þegar Storminn Hefur Lægt" with Magni Ásgeirsson Guðmundur Magni Ásgeirsson (born 1 December 1978 in Egilsstaðir, Iceland ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eili Harboe
Eili Harboe (born 16 August 1994) is a Norwegian actress. She was born in Stavanger. She starred in Joachim Trier's 2017 film '' Thelma'' (as the principal character Thelma). ''Thelma'' and Harboe's performance received good reviews in the Norwegian press. On November 25, 2017, she was awarded the Silver Astor for Best Actress at the 32nd Mar del Plata International Film Festival. Filmography *''The Orheim Company '' (2012) (as Irene) *''Kiss Me You Fucking Moron'' (2013) (as Tale) *'' The Wave'' (2015) (as Vibeke) *''Doktor Proktors tidsbadekar'' (2015) (as Jeanne d'Arc) *''Askeladden - I Dovregubbens Hall'' (2017) (as Princess Kristin) *'' Thelma'' (2017) (as Thelma) *'' Beforeigners'' (TV Series) (Ada/Trine Syversen) *''Askeladden - I Soria Moria slott'' (2019) (as Princess Kristin) Awards *2017 - Silver Astor for Best Actress - Mar del Plata International Film Festival The Mar del Plata International Film Festival ( es, Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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HBO Europe
HBO Europe is a premium television group of channels by HBO. It is available as a group of film channels and streaming television services in Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Moldova while VOD-only services with original programming is available in Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Portugal. The administration of Central European countries and Portugal is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary; meanwhile the Nordic and Spain services operate from Stockholm, Sweden. HBO Europe has offices also in Prague, Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Zagreb, Lisbon, Madrid, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Sofia and Warsaw. HBO Max has replaced HBO GO in Europe. It was launched in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Moldova, Portugal and Poland on March 8, 2022, while in Spain, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |