The Block
Blokka
Synopsis
In central Oslo, Egil (78) and his neighbors in an apartment block are threatened with losing their rented flats to a billionaire raiding such old apartment blocks around Oslo, just as he has done all over Northern Europe. We face the harsh reality of living on the wrong side of the shiny welfare state in one of the world’s wealthiest countries. The film portrays what happens when a group of people constantly live in fear of being thrown out of their homes in an affluent society.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Aslaug Holm
- Original Title
- Blokka
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fenris Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aslaug Holm
Tore Buvarp
Department Leadership Roster
Tore Buvarp
Producer
Aslaug Holm
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Block
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What is The Block about?
In central Oslo, Egil (78) and his neighbors in an apartment block are threatened with losing their rented flats to a billionaire raiding such old apartment blocks around Oslo, just as he has done all over Northern Europe. We face the harsh reality of living on the wrong side of the shiny welfare state in one of the world’s wealthiest countries. The film portrays what happens when a group of people constantly live in fear of being thrown out of their homes in an affluent society.
Who directed The Block?
The Block was directed by Aslaug Holm.
Who stars in The Block?
The principal cast of The Block includes Aslaug Holm, Raymond Johansen, Egil Kolstø.
When was The Block released and how long is it?
The Block was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.