Overview

A film made for the 25th anniversary of the Fram Museum. The museum is home to the ship Fram, which was used by Roald Amundsen, Fridtjof Nansen, and Otto Sverdrup on their legendary polar expeditions. // 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.