Film

Oslofilm: Oslo - monumentalmaleriets by

1954 · 14m · Documentary

The film presents wall decorations in public buildings in Oslo, featuring works by, among others, Alf Rolfsen, Axel Revold, Per Krohg, Yngve Anderson, Edvard Munch, and Hugo Louis Mohr. ***** 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.

• Martin S. KnutsenDirector

Release date

January 1, 1954

Status

Released

Original language

Norwegian Bokmål

Runtime

14m

Genres

Documentary