There are many Norwegian shows worth watching, for the sake of good entertainment. While you enjoy the titles, you can also learn quite a bit about Norwegian social values, language and culture. Here are a few titles covering an assortment of topics:
Atlantic Crossing won an international Emmy Award in the category of best TV and movie/mini-series (2021). The Worst Person in the World is not only pulling huge numbers at the box office, but critics love it too. Lead actor Renate Reinsve won the prestigious Best Actress award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Gilbert’s Grim Revenge is a comedy you can watch with the entire family. It’s based on the book Eggg, by Stein Erik Lunde. Gilbert (actor Simon Hobbel Rosendahl) suffers from an extreme egg allergy and does everything he can to hide it. When he moves, he is determined to hide it from his potential new friends. His parents go to Spain, but Gilbert prefers to stay home and attend a birthday party with the neighbor girl Lina (actor Hanna Dybvad). When Gilbert’s Aunt Doris arrives to babysit, she tries to poison him with eggs and Gilbert plots his revenge.
This guest article is by Geir Mæland, founder of Films of Norway. Based in Stavanger, Mæland is passionate about Norwegian film & TV distribution.
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