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Norway's film industry had its best year in four decades
Roughly three million people saw Norwegian movies in 2016, giving the domestic film industry its best year in more than four decades.
Could it finally be Norway’s turn at the Oscars?
The Norwegian film ‘Kongens nei’ (English title: The King’s Choice) is one of nine movies to make the short list for the best foreign-language film at next year’s Academy Awards, <a href="http://variety.com/2016/film/news/oscars-2017-foreign-language-race-1201943744/">Variety reported</a>.
Game of Thrones makers eye Norway for upcoming season
As if it wasn’t enough that Norway can already boast the best bearded cast member of the Game of Thrones, the nation may now play host to part of the smash hit’s seventh season.
Scenes for next Star Wars film could be filmed in Norway
The biggest movie studios in Hollywood are reportedly eyeing Norwegian landmarks like Preikestolen, Trolltunga, Folgefonna and Lofoten as possible locations for new blockbuster films.
Michael Moore 'invades' Norway in latest film
Controversial American director Michael Moore visited Norway and a handful of other European countries for his film 'Where to Invade Next', which hits Norwegian theatres on Friday.
After 36 years, 'mystery films' shown in Norway
As proof that sometimes mysteries are better left unsolved, Tuesday’s public viewing of three film reels left unclaimed in a Norwegian hotel for 36 years was somewhat anticlimactic.
'Mystery films’ from 1980 to be shown in Norway
An American man sent a box containing three rolls of film to himself at a hotel in Western Norway in September 1980 but never claimed the package. On Tuesday, the mysterious films will be shown, although no one knows what to expect.
Norwegian film changes name after Paris terror
’Louder Than Bombs’, the first English language film by Norwegian director Joachim Trier has changed its name to “Back Home” ahead of its launch in French cinemas next month following the terror attacks in Paris.
Norwegian docfest boycotts Israeli films
A Norwegian documentary film festival has been harshly criticized after it said it had joined the boycott of Israel and would not accept Israeli-made films.
Norway disaster movie trashes fjord village
Horror director Roar Uthaug has made Norway's first disaster movie, subjecting the picturesque village of Geiranger to an 85m tidal wave.
Norway woman makes film about own rape
A Norwegian woman has turned her own experience of being raped in her sleep into a short YouTube film designed to highlight the issue.
Lost Disney short film found in Norway
A copy of a 1927 Walt Disney cartoon which was thought to be lost has been found in northern Norway, the country's National Library said on Thursday.
US tourists plan trips to Disney’s Frozen land
American tourists look set to descend on Norway by the planeload this summer to see with their own eyes the majestic landscape depicted in Disney’s Golden Globe-winning animation, Frozen, which has now taken more than $1 billion in the box office.
Norwegian comedy up for Berlin film prize
'In Order of Disappearance', the latest comedy film by Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland, has been nominated for the Golden Bear prize at this year's Berlin international film festival.
Trollhunter director to make English horror film
The Norwegian director of Troll Hunter, the cult horror mockumentary, is set to make his first English language horror film, after received backing from Britain's Goldcrest films, Screen International has reported.
VIDEO: Norway's Down's Syndrome detective
A Norwegian film about a detective with Down's Syndrome has sparked huge interest abroad, with the lead actor Svein André Hofsø, who himself suffers the condition, interviewed by the BBC on Wednesday.
Honour-killing film wins Norway's second Emmy
Film-maker Deeyah Khan won Norway's second ever Emmy on Tuesday night for Banaz, her documentary about the honour killing of a Kurdish-British girl.
Rings producer plans Norway Viking epic
The producer behind the Lord of the Rings trilogy wants to shoot a $100 million Viking blockbuster in Norway, saying he is drawn by the "authentic landscape" and the expert knowledge local historians have about the Viking era.
Kon-Tiki breaks Norway box office record
Big-budget Norwegian blockbuster Kon-Tiki set a national box office record as it attracted more cinema-goers than any other film in history in its opening weekend.
Turn Me On, Dammit! gets Tuscaloosa go-ahead
The Tuscaloosa Arts Council has backtracked on its decision not to show a Norwegian film about teenagers’ sexuality after members of the public expressed an interest in seeing the movie despite the misgivings of a local pastor.
Lusty Norwegian teens too much for US pastor
An Alabama pastor has succeeded in his attempts to block the planned screening of a coming-of-age Norwegian drama film due to what he perceived as its inappropriate content.
Movie buzz mounts for woman with cow’s tail
A Norwegian film trailer featuring a mysterious woman with a cow’s tail has sparked massive interest among movie-goers ahead of its cinematic release next week.
Stavanger braces for 'embarrassing' footage
A Norwegian documentary film maker is predicting a mortifying evening for many Stavanger residents this Saturday when state broadcaster NRK provides a candid insight into the city’s weekend nightlife.