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Bjørn Sundquist
Bjørn Richard Sundquist (born 16 June 1948) is a Norwegian actor, famous for TV, theatre, and movie roles. For many years he worked at Det Norske Teatret and Nationaltheateret in Oslo, and he is especially famous for the roles as Merlin and Hamlet. When he received the Honorary Amanda Award (Norway's answer to Oscar) in 2000, he became the youngest ever recipient of the greatest honor in Norwegian film. He was 52 at the time and only a few months younger than Liv Ullmann, who received the honorary award in 1992. He is of Sami heritage on his mother's side (a minority originating mainly from the northern parts of the Scandinavian peninsula often referred to as Sápmi). He has had several TV-roles for both NRK, the biggest Norwegian television channel, and Norway's largest commercial channel, TV2. Sundquist has been awarded both a Gullruten and an Amanda award for his leading role as police chief Inspector Konrad Sejer in the television miniseries ''Sejer''. Sundquist is hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hammerfest
Hammerfest (; sme, Hámmerfeasta ) is a municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. Hammerfest is the northernmost town in the world with more than 10,000 inhabitants. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Hammerfest. Some of the main villages in the municipality include Rypefjord, Kvalsund, Forsøl, Hønsebybotn, Akkarfjord i Kvaløya, Akkarfjord i Sørøya, and Kårhamn. The municipality is the 19th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Hammerfest is the 102nd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 11,274. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 3% over the previous 10-year period. The municipality encompasses parts of three large islands: Kvaløya, Sørøya, and Seiland. Other small islands such as Håja, Lille Kamøya and Kamøya are also located here. Most parts of the municipality do not have a road connection with the rest of Norway; only Kvaløya island is co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragnarok (TV Series)
''Ragnarok'' is a Norwegian fantasy drama streaming television series reimagining of Norse mythology from Netflix. It takes place in the present-day fictional Norwegian town of Edda in Hordaland, which is plagued by climate change and industrial pollution caused by factories owned by the local Jutul family. The Jutuls are actually four ''Jötunn'' (supernatural beings) posing as a family. They are challenged by Magne, a teenage boy who is surprised to learn that he is the reincarnation of Thor, the Norse god of thunder. He begins to fight against those who are destroying the town after his friend dies under mysterious circumstances. In the second season, he is joined by more people who embody other Norse gods. The series premiered in January 2020, with a second season released in May 2021. It is Netflix's third Norwegian-language TV series, following '' Home for Christmas'' and ''Lilyhammer''. The series is produced by the Danish production company SAM Productions. In November 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1732 Høtten
''Bloody Angels'' (Norwegian: ''1732 Høtten'') is a 1998 Norway, Norwegian Thriller (genre), thriller film directed by Karin Julsrud, starring Reidar Sørensen, Stig Henrik Hoff and Lailia Goody.The film was Julsrud's directorial début Plot In the small village of Høtten, six months after the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl, one of the suspects is found dead. Nicholas Ramm (Reidar Sørensen) has to investigate the crime. Reception Reviewers were split on the film, but generally not very positive. In a review for Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang, Jon Selås gave the movie a "Die throw (review), die throw" of one and called it a "speculative, purposeless and ice-cold miss". Eirik W. Alver of Dagbladet was slightly more satisfied with the film, giving it three points. Though he was not bored by the movie, he found the characters and the environment caricatured. References External links * ''1732 Høtten'' at Filmweb.no 1998 films 1998 thriller films Norwegian thrille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleepwalker (2000 Film)
''Sleepwalker'' is a Swedish horror- thriller film released in 2000. It was filmed in Stockholm and was released in cinemas on August 4, 2000. Plot Successful building contractor Ulrik Hansson (Ralph Carlsson) returns to his stressful life after coming back from a fishing vacation with his family. Everything seems back to normal until Ulrik wakes up the next morning to find his wife and two children missing and his sheets covered in blood. He contacts the police and informs them he was passed out due to the combination of wine and prescribed sleeping pills. Fearing he may have been sleepwalking, Ulrik straps a video camera to himself to record his nocturnal activities and figure out what happened to his family. Meanwhile, Inspector Levin (Anders Palm) begins to suspect Ulrik may not be telling the entire truth. Cast *Ralph Carlsson as Ulrik Hansson *Ewa Carlsson as Monika Hansson * Anders Palm as Inspector Levin *Tuva Novotny as Saga Hansson * Donald Högberg as Dr. Christian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am Dina
''I Am Dina'' is a 2002 Norway, Norwegian-Sweden, Swedish-Denmark, Danish film directed by Ole Bornedal. It is based on the 1989 book ''Dinas bok'' (''Dina's Book'') by Herbjørg Wassmo. It was one of the most high-profile films in Norway, Norwegian movie history. Plot In Northern Norway during the 1860s, a little girl named Dina accidentally causes boiling lye to spill over her mother at the laundry, causing her mother's death. Overcome with grief, her father refuses to raise her, leaving her in the care of the household servants. Dina grows up wild and unmanageable, with her only friend being the stable boy, Tomas. She summons her mother's ghost and develops a strange fascination with death as well as a passion for living. Family friend Jacob (Gérard Depardieu) encourages Dina's father to hire a tutor, Lorch, who introduces her to the cello. When Jacob asks for Dina's hand in marriage, Dina refuses. Her outraged father slaps her, prompting Dina to attack him. Knowing that Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cowboys Don't Cry (film)
''Cowboys Don't Cry'' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Anne Wheeler and released in 1988."Director excels in moving tale of cowboy life". ''Kingston Whig-Standard'', November 25, 1988. Based on a novel by Marilyn Halvorson, the film centres on Josh Morgan (Ron White), a rodeo clown, and former rodeo champion whose relationship with his son Shane (Zachary Ansley), is strained after Lucy (Rebecca Jenkins), Josh's wife and Shane's mother, is killed in an accident caused by Josh's drunk driving. After the horrific accident, Josh sinks into depression and self-pity. In the wake of the tragedy of his mother's death, Shane struggles to pick up the pieces and make up for his father's shortcomings. When Shane's grandfather dies, leaving a small ranch in his will, he hopes that his dream of settling down happily in one place, might come true after all. But how can a 14-year-old boy turn the run-down place around and keep the banker from seizing it, while attending school and looking after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling Sky (2002 Film)
''Falling Sky'' is a 2002 Norwegian drama film directed by Gunnar Vikene. Cast * Kristoffer Joner - Reidar * Maria Bonnevie - Juni * Kim Bodnia - Johannes * Hildegun Riise - Vigdis * Gitte Rio Jørgensen - Fru Ruud * Endre Hellestveit Endre Hellestveit (born 7 August 1976 in Rosendal, Norway, Rosendal in Kvinnherad) is a Norway, Norwegian actor. He plays Isachsen in the Varg Veum series of crime films. Education Hellestveit was previously a ski instructor at Gautefall in Tel ... - Thomas References External links * 2002 films Norwegian Christmas drama films 2000s Christmas drama films 2002 drama films 2000s Norwegian-language films {{Christmas-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asfaltevangeliet
''Asfaltevangeliet'' (''The Gospel of Asphalt'') is a Norwegian independent movie from 2004, directed by David Åleskjær, son of Åge Åleskjær. It is based on David Åleksjærs's book by the same name. It stars many known Norwegian actors and celebrities, among them Per Christian Ellefsen, Brit Elisabeth Haagensli, Helene Rask, Bjørn Sundquist and Sverre Anker Ousdal. Tommy Karlsen (known from the film Døden på Oslo S) plays the role of Jesus. Plot ''Asfaltevangeliet'' shows the scenario of Jesus Christ coming to Oslo, Norway in present day. Jesus preached a radical message of love, forgiveness and the Kingdom of God. He is disputed by the authorities and the religious elite, but gets a following among sinners, prostitutes and drug addicts. Jesus also says that he has to die for the sins of mankind, and in the film's climax he is killed by a mob in Oslo's main street. External links * Main actors and actresses * Tommy Karlsen (Jesus) * David Åleskjær (also the write ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Immortal Man
''An Immortal Man'' (''En udødelig mann'') is a miniseries on Henrik Ibsen's childhood and youth in three episodes, produced by the NRK in 2006 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Ibsen's death. It was directed by Berit Nesheim and written by Siri Senje, and first broadcast on NRK1 on 26, 27 and 28 December 2006. Actors *Henrik Ibsen (child): Sigurd Arntzen *Hedvig Ibsen: Gina Victoria Ulveie Lia *Henrik Ibsen (teenager): Anders Baasmo Christiansen *Knud Ibsen: Sven Nordin * Marichen Ibsen: Kjersti Holmen *Hedvig Ibsen (teenager): Birgitte Larsen * Grandmother Johanne Paus: Lise Fjeldstad * (Step) grandfather Ole Paus: Per Theodor Haugen * Uncle Henrik Johan Paus: Eindride Eidsvold * Uncle Christopher Blom Paus: Erland Bakker *Cathrine Paus: Odille A. Heftye Blehr *Hilde Paus: Anna Lena Hansen * The Rat Wife (Aunt Ploug): Wenche Foss *Else Sofie: Laila Goody *Clara Ebbel: Kaia Varjord *Reimann: Bjørn Sundquist *Madam Reimann: Marika Enstad *Miss Crawford: Stina Ekbla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kautokeino-opprøret
''The Kautokeino Rebellion'' ( no, Kautokeino-opprøret, se, Guovdageainnu Stuimmit) is a 2008 film based on the true story of the Kautokeino riots in Kautokeino, Norway in 1852 in response to the Norwegian exploitation of the Sami community at that time. It was directed by Nils Gaup and was released in January 2008. The music to this film was mostly composed by Sami musician Mari Boine. Plot Cast * Mikael Persbrandt as Carl Johan Ruth * Michael Nyqvist as Lars Levi Læstadius * Nils Peder Isaksen Gaup as Mons Somby * Mikkel Gaup as Aslak Hætta * Anni-Kristiina Juuso as Ellen Aslaksdatter Skum * Jørgen Langhelle * Bjørn Sundquist as Pastor Stockfleth * Stig Henrik Hoff * Peter Andersson as Lars Johan Bucht * Silje Holtet as Anne Elise Blix * Eirik Junge Eliassen as Prästen Zetliz * Aslat Mahtte Gaup as Mathis Hætta * Inger Utsi as Inger Andersdatter Spein * Ole Nicklas Guttorm as Litle Aslak (son) * Inga Juuso as Grandmother * Beaska Niilas as Rasmus Spein * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Snow
''Dead Snow'' ( no, Død snø) is a 2009 Norwegian comedy horror film directed by Tommy Wirkola, starring Charlotte Frogner, Stig Frode Henriksen, Vegar Hoel, Jeppe Laursen, Evy Kasseth Røsten, Jenny Skavlan, and Lasse Valdal. The film centers on a group of students surviving a zombie Nazi attack in the mountains of Norway. The premise of the film is similar to that of the draugr, a Scandinavian folkloric undead greedily protecting its (often stolen) treasures. NYAV Post has produced an English dub of this film for the home media release. Plot A woman, Sara, is being chased through the snows of Norway. She is ultimately cornered and eaten by zombies wearing World War II Nazi SS uniforms. Seven students on Easter vacation arrive at a small cabin near Øksfjord. The cabin is owned by Vegard, Sara’s boyfriend. The group begins to drink and party until a mysterious hiker arrives. He tells them the dark history of the region; during World War II, a force of Einsatzgruppe, led b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl III (TV Series)
''Karl III'' is a Norwegian sitcom that aired on TV 2 in 2009. It is a sequel to ''Mot i brøstet'' and ''Karl & Co''. Upon its release it was heavily criticized by both critics and viewers for departing from the series' original style. It was cancelled after one season. Cast Regulars: *Nils Vogt as Karl Reverud *Bjørn Sundquist as Roy Butler * Nina Woxholtt as Agnes Marie Stangfeldt * Håvard Bakke as Børre Tryvann-Larssen Plot The plot revolves around Karl Reverud, now a wealthy man, who has moved to Aker Brygge Aker Brygge is a neighbourhood in central Oslo, Norway. Since the 1980s and 1990s it has been a popular area for shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as a high-end residential area. It was previously an industrial area. Location Aker Bry ... with his wife Agnes Marie and his butler Roy. Production Shooting of ''Karl III'' started in 2008, and a total of 12 episodes was ordered for the first season. The first episode premiered on TV 2 on 23 February 2009. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
