Sommerbarna
“They came from distress and poverty to reconcile in Europe.”
Synopsis
Filmmaker Linn Helene Løken's unknown mother's story and the program she was a part of. In the summer of 1957, four-year-old Gaby came from West Berlin to Sandefjord, where she was to spend the summer with an unknown family. Gaby was one of around 70,000 German children sent to Norway and Sweden in the post-war period, as part of an attempt to create reconciliation in a continent that was still strongly affected by the worst war in human history. But even if the intention was good, the stays in Norway were not exclusively positive for the German children.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Linn Helene Løken
- Screenplay & Story
- Linn Helene Løken
- Original Score
- Hanne Hukkelberg
- Original Title
- Sommerbarna
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- German, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Puffin Film, Bry film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linn Helene Løken
Linn Helene Løken
Hanne Hukkelberg
Linn Heidi Slåttøy
Guro Sollie Hansebakken
Department Leadership Roster
Linn Helene Løken
Writer
Hanne Hukkelberg
Original Music Composer
Linn Heidi Slåttøy
Editor
Linn Helene Løken
Director
Guro Sollie Hansebakken
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sommerbarna.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sommerbarna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sommerbarna about?
Filmmaker Linn Helene Løken's unknown mother's story and the program she was a part of. In the summer of 1957, four-year-old Gaby came from West Berlin to Sandefjord, where she was to spend the summer with an unknown family. Gaby was one of around 70,000 German children sent to Norway and Sweden in the post-war period, as part of an attempt to create reconciliation in a continent that was still strongly affected by the worst war in human history. But even if the intention was good, the stays in Norway were not exclusively positive for the German children.
Who directed Sommerbarna?
Sommerbarna was directed by Linn Helene Løken.
Who stars in Sommerbarna?
The principal cast of Sommerbarna includes Linn Helene Løken, Gabrielle Husby Eiken, Barbara Collinet, Helga Ernst Eichhorn.
When was Sommerbarna released and how long is it?
Sommerbarna was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Sommerbarna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sommerbarna was composed by Hanne Hukkelberg.