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Oslofilm: Hovedstadens gamle forsteder (1953)
Directed by Sigval Maartmann-Moe
Documentary · 10m
The ancient suburbs around the city of Christian IV, which today are a part of the inner city core, are being reviewed in the film. Unique photos of urban environments and old buildings that are now demolished are being shown. **** 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.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Sigval Maartmann-Moe
Details
- Release date
- 1953-12-13
- Runtime
- 10m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- NO
- Spoken languages
- Norwegian
- Countries
- Norway
- Production
- Norsk Film A/S, Oslo Kinematografer