Oslofilm: Sommer-Oslo fra morgen til kveld

Overview

A Finnish-produced film about Oslo that highlights the city’s best qualities. Summer is a wonderful time in the busy commercial and industrial city, and the film offers a glimpse into the hectic lives of residents and tourists from morning to evening on a beautiful summer day. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

Directed by Kaarlo Nuorvala

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