My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts
Min bestemor strøk kongens skjorter
Synopsis
A personal interpretation of Norwegian history - starring a grandmother who during the Second World War loses her job ironing the King's shirts. Instead she gains access to the enemy's uniforms, and inspires her own brand of resistance fighters, the "Shirt Guerillas".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Torill Kove
- Screenplay & Story
- Torill Kove
- Original Title
- Min bestemor strøk kongens skjorter
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Studio Magica as
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Torill Kove
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Torill Kove
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Torill Kove
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What is My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts about?
A personal interpretation of Norwegian history - starring a grandmother who during the Second World War loses her job ironing the King's shirts. Instead she gains access to the enemy's uniforms, and inspires her own brand of resistance fighters, the "Shirt Guerillas".
Who directed My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts?
My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts was directed by Torill Kove.
Who stars in My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts?
The principal cast of My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts includes Mag Ruffman.
When was My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts released and how long is it?
My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts?
My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.