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Oslofilm: Kraft til byen

Synopsis

A docudrama about Oslo’s electricity supply. The film depicts a power outage, provides some historical background on Oslo Lysverker, and examines a modern electricity supply network. ***** 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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ulf Greber
Original Score
Gunnar Sønstevold
Original Title
Oslofilm: Kraft til byen
Spoken Languages
Norwegian
Runtime
10m
Production Studios
Norsk Film A/S, Oslo Kinematografer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ulf Greber

Original Score & Music

Gunnar Sønstevold

Film Editing

Bengt Sommerschield

Department Leadership Roster

Bengt Sommerschield

Editor

Ulf Greber

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Oslofilm: Kraft til byen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oslofilm: Kraft til byen

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Oslofilm: Kraft til byen about?

A docudrama about Oslo’s electricity supply. The film depicts a power outage, provides some historical background on Oslo Lysverker, and examines a modern electricity supply network. ***** 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.

Who directed Oslofilm: Kraft til byen?

Oslofilm: Kraft til byen was directed by Ulf Greber.

Who stars in Oslofilm: Kraft til byen?

The principal cast of Oslofilm: Kraft til byen includes Sigurd Evensmo.

When was Oslofilm: Kraft til byen released and how long is it?

Oslofilm: Kraft til byen was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 10m.

Who composed the musical score for Oslofilm: Kraft til byen?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Oslofilm: Kraft til byen was composed by Gunnar Sønstevold.