Movies and TvShows featuring "norwegian-history" theme.
In the summer of 1941, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union seems unstoppable. Convoys of cargo ships carrying war materials embark on a perilous journey to Murmansk. Ordinary sailors find themselves facing German superiority in the icy Arctic sea, with their lives hanging in the balance.
Set in 13th century Norway, 'The Last King' follows the story of two brothers who must protect the illegitimate son of their king from an assassination plot. With civil war looming and danger at every turn, they face treacherous landscapes and violent battles in their quest to save the kingdom. Inspired by a true story, this action-packed adventure explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice.
In April 1940, Narvik, a small town in northern Norway, becomes the center of attention as Hitler's war machinery depends on its iron ore. The Norwegian army aims to cut off the German's supply, leading to fierce winter warfare. Amidst the chaos, Gunnar, a soldier, reunites with his wife Ingrid and son Ole. Ingrid is caught between helping the Germans and assisting the English consulate. As the war escalates, Gunnar must make tough choices to protect his family and their town from destruction.
The Saboteurs is a TV mini-series set in Norway during World War II. It tells the story of a group of Norwegian resistance fighters who sabotage the German occupation's efforts to develop an atomic bomb. The series explores the challenges faced by the resistance fighters and their determination to prevent the Nazis from obtaining nuclear weapons. Based on a true story, The Saboteurs is a thrilling drama filled with action, suspense, and historical significance.
In April 1940, the German army invades Norway and the King is faced with a difficult ultimatum. As the Germans continue their occupation, the King must make a choice that will have lasting consequences for his country.
Alfred Garnes is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean when World War II breaks out. The unarmed sailor confronts the challenges of war, struggling for survival against German submarines attacking their ship.
Desperate power struggle in the Labor Party in the late 1970s. Norwegian drama series based on truth, lies and bad memory.
Atlantic Crossing is a historical drama tv show that explores the relationship between Crown Princess Märtha of Norway and President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. As Norway faces Nazi occupation, Märtha seeks refuge in the United States and develops a deep connection with the president. Together, they navigate the challenges of the war and work towards a strong alliance between their countries.
Munch, a misunderstood and rejected artist, copes with grief, addiction, and the challenges of the art world. The film explores four important chapters of his life, including his first love, a controversial exhibition, his admission to a psychiatric clinic, and his battle to save his works from the Nazis during World War II.
Alfred, a sailor, is thrust into the front lines of World War II without any weapons when his merchant ship is targeted by German submarines. Meanwhile, his wife and children struggle to adapt to the hardships of war.
21 died in the explosion in the kings bay-accident in Ny-Ålesund in Spitsbergen i 1962. The accident led to the fall of the Norwegian labor party government ruling since WW2. Was this really an accident, and was it under Norwegian control?
A thriller based on true events in Norway during the WWII. Tor Lindblom makes a fortune supplying the Nazis with everything from liquor and cigarettes to cement and steel. He also owns the Club Havana, a nightclub in Oslo frequented by the industrial elite of occupied Norway, Officers of the Wehrmacht and opportunistic hustle...
Born into a family of farmers in the mid-19th century, Karoline Augusta Antonsen moves to a nearby industrial city in her late teens, driven by the dream of building a large family and owning a big house. This short film follows her journey of hope, and her struggle to survive in a tough economy. Will she achieve her lifelong ambition or will her story end in tragedy?
Maren, a young girl, is the sole survivor of the Black Death in her Norwegian village. Using instincts, folklore, luck, and the clairvoyant powers granted her by being born with a "Victory Cap," Maren survives on her own, waiting for other people to discover her plight.
The turning point - the environmental stuggle that became indigenous affairs(2011)
Personal accounts from the Alta actions in the years 1979 to 1981. Large police forces were deployed against the demonstrators. The dispute over the Alta river began as an environmental issue, but became a major turning point for the Sámi people's struggle for equal rights in Norway.