State of Happiness is a Norwegian TV show that takes place in the 1960s-1980s in Stavanger, Norway, during the oil boom. The story follows the lives of characters involved in the oil industry, politics, and the clash of different social classes. It also explores themes of love, religion, and the impact of the oil boom on the community.
Limbo follows the story of a group of people who become stranded on a remote Alaskan island after a plane crash. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, ultimately leading to a mysterious and ambiguous ending.
Blackport is a captivating TV show that takes place in a remote fishing town in 1980s Iceland. It follows the story of a strong female protagonist who becomes entangled in a web of corruption and betrayal. The town's politician is involved in a fish factory scandal, and a cheating husband turns up dead. An insurance investigator arrives to uncover the truth, but soon finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and secrets. With a femme fatale, a mistreated mistress, and a powerful minister, Blackport is a gripping crime drama with a period setting and intriguing plot twists.
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community in this tense, sweepingly emotional epic.
Rebels is a comedic crime movie that follows the lives of various characters as they navigate through a series of dark, twisted events. Attempted rape, severed penis, and blood on the floor are just a few of the shocking situations that arise. With bags of money, dead bodies, and a classroom shootout, the characters find themselves facing unpredictable circumstances that lead them to Boulogne-sur-Mer, a seaside town. Camping, fishing, and a visit to a fish factory add to the chaos, while relationships, including a mother-daughter bond, are explored. Cigarette smoking, drug trafficking, and a singing karaoke scene provide moments of levity amidst the darkness. As the characters dig deeper into their own secrets, they must confront the consequences of their actions, including hiding money, digging graves, and dealing with unexpected pregnancies. Car crashes, telephone calls, and encounters with guns add to the tension as the plot unfolds. With elements like a cow, falling down stairs, and an eyeball, Rebels is a unique and unpredictable dark comedy.
When a city boy becomes a police officer in a small Norwegian town, he is faced with cultural differences and a bizarre case involving drug smuggling and a sea monster.
The End of the Line is a documentary that delves into the devastating consequences of overfishing on the planet's oceans. It discusses the alarming rate at which fish populations are declining due to exploitation and unsustainable fishing practices. The film raises awareness about the urgent need for conservation and responsible fishing to protect dwindling resources. It also sheds light on the profit-driven nature of the fish industry and the powerful fish-factory lobby that contributes to the problem.
Sparrows is a coming-of-age drama that follows Ari, a teenage boy living in a small town in Iceland. He navigates the challenges of adolescence while dealing with the absence of his mother, his father's alcoholism, and the seductive advances of a mature woman. As he explores his own sexuality and grapples with the complexities of adult relationships, Ari begins to understand the true meaning of maturity and the importance of finding his own path in life.
An island in the Mediterranean is hit by an unprecedented fishing shortage and a string of suspicious deaths. These events coincide with the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Théa, rescued at sea, who will change the life of young Chloé.
Underwater Love is a quirky and unconventional love story that follows a woman who falls in love with a fish-man. As their unusual romance unfolds, they navigate the challenges of societal norms and expectations.
In the 1980s, a Vietnamese immigrant who works in a fish factory faces hostility from the local community, including a violent Ku Klux Klan member. The tension escalates as the fishing industry suffers and unemployment rises. The protagonist finds love and tries to navigate through the hatred and intolerance of the townspeople.
A female professor, a writer, and an orchestra conductor--three characters, two couples--attend a grand literary cocktail party. The writer has just won the prize for his book "Warsaw Bridge." The winner answers the journalist's questions one after another, but he is unable to come up with a synthesis of the plot of his book. They will simply have to read it.
Robert moves from the Polish countryside to work on a fish processing factory on the coast of Norway. There he falls in love with Ivar who is openly gay and a member of the workers union. Robert is hiding his sexual orientation from the other Polish immigrant workers. When Ivar helps the Polish to start a strike for better working conditions at the factory, Robert has to choose between money or love.
Vaarala, a reserved romantic photographer, has an odd artistic vision of loneliness: he takes serial photos of an empty park bench in remote spaces of nature. When he meets and falls in love with the spirited, unruly Ansa, his ‘bench’ is suddenly filled. But in order to be with her he has to not only overcome his own frailties, but also the impending danger of Ansa’s volatile ex-con ex, and then Ansa herself, a woman prone to impulsiveness and impetuousness.
Ekmek Parasi – Geld fürs Brot (1994) is a documentary that explores the lives of factory workers, specifically focusing on migrant and working women in Germany during the time of German reunification. The film provides an intimate look at the struggles, challenges, and experiences of these individuals in the workplace, highlighting themes of migration, work, and the female workforce. It delves into the unique dynamics within a fish factory where a female team works together.
Story of Jari, a misfit and coward who, after hitting his girlfriend escapes to a fish factory in Norway. There he meets Heikki, who works for the same company. However, the violence follows Jon in Norway too.
Fish: Farming in Troubled Waters is a documentary that explores the various challenges and issues faced in the world of fish farming. It delves deep into the environmental impacts, toxic salmon, and the struggles of creating a sustainable fish-factory industry. Through interviews and footage, the documentary sheds light on the intricacies of the fishing industry and its effects on the environment.
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