Kitchen Stories
Salmer fra kjøkkenet
Synopsis
Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.
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Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jörgen Bergmark, Bent Hamer
- Original Score
- Hans Mathisen
- Original Title
- Salmer fra kjøkkenet
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Svenska Filminstitutet, BOB Film Sweden, Bulbul Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Hamer
Jörgen Bergmark, Bent Hamer
Hans Mathisen
Philip Øgaard
Pål Gengenbach
Bent Hamer, Jörgen Bergmark
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Mathisen
Original Music Composer
Bent Hamer
Director
Bent Hamer
Producer
Jörgen Bergmark
Screenplay
Jörgen Bergmark
Producer
Bent Hamer
Screenplay
Philip Øgaard
Director of Photography
Pål Gengenbach
Editor
Karen Fabritius Gram
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Stories
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What is Kitchen Stories about?
Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.
Who directed Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories was directed by Bent Hamer.
Who stars in Kitchen Stories?
The principal cast of Kitchen Stories includes Joachim Calmeyer, Tomas Norström, Bjørn Floberg, Reine Brynolfsson, Sverre Anker Ousdal.
When was Kitchen Stories released and how long is it?
Kitchen Stories was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Kitchen Stories?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kitchen Stories was composed by Hans Mathisen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).