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Oslofilm: Kirker i Oslo (1954)

Oslofilm: Kirker i Oslo (1954)

Documentary
Release Date: 1954, January 1
Directors: Edith Carlmar
Countries: Norway
Production: Norsk Film A/S
Cast: Jan Frydenlund

Overview:

Short documentary about the churches of Oslo, Norway. Directed by the first norwegian female director, Edith Carlmar. **** 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.