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Liv Thorsen
Liv Thorsen (31 May 1935 – 21 December 2021) was a Norwegian actress, best known for her role as Elna in the Norwegian situation comedy ''Mot i brøstet''. Thorsen died on 21 December 2021, at the age of 86. Select filmography *1999 - ''Tusenårsfesten'' *1999 - ''Karl & Co'' (TV series) *1993 - '''' (TV series) *1993 - ''Fredrikssons Fabrikk'' (TV series) *1992 - ''Dødelig kjemi'' (Miniseries) *1991 - '' For dagene er onde'' *1990 - ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Situation Comedy
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mot I Brøstet
Mot or MOT may refer to: * Montserrat, UNDP country code Media * Ministry of Truth, the propaganda ministry in George Orwell 1949 novel ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' * ''mot'' (magazine), former German car magazine * Mot (Star Trek), a minor character in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' * ''Mot'' (TV series), a French children's animated television series * Mot (band), South Korean indie rock band * M.O.T. (group), American hip hop group * Mot (rapper) (born 1990), Russian rapper and singer Religion * Mot (god), the Semitic god of death Science and technology * Magneto-optical trap in physics * Molecular orbital theory in chemistry * Occupational therapy, MOT is the short form for Masters of Occupational Therapy Transport * Minot International Airport, in North Dakota, by IATA code * Minot (Amtrak station), by Amtrak code * Motspur Park railway station, London, by National Rail station code Organizations * MOT (gallery), a gallery for contemporary art in London and Brusse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Dagene Er Onde
''For dagene er onde'' (For the Days Are Evil) is a Norwegian feature film from 1991 based on the novel of the same name by Anne Karin Elstad. The film is an intense story about the rise of evil and its destruction. It was directed by Eldar Einarson, and it stars Anne Krigsvoll and Pål Skjønberg. Plot The Norwegian-American Robert returns to his home village after many years abroad. He develops a close and confidential relationship with 36-year-old Hildegunn, who is married to Tore. Hildegunn is the film's central character. Her warm relationship with Robert soon causes reactions among the villagers, but Hildegunn does not see the destructive tension that is emerging. Cast * Anne Krigsvoll as Hildegunn * Pål Skjønberg as Robert * Bjørn Sundquist as Tore * Iren Reppen as Anne * Joachim Cossais as Anders * Jeppe Beck Laursen as Knut * Jack Fjeldstad as Gammel-Anders * Grete Nordrå as Ane * Sven Nordin as Hallvard * Hildegun Riise as Kjersti * Kaare Kroppan as Ola * Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Handful Of Time
''A Handful of Time'' (''En håndfull tid'') is a 1989 Norwegian film directed by Martin Asphaug. Starring Espen Skjønberg, Camilla Strøm-Henriksen, Nicolay Lange-Nielsen and Bjørn Sundquist, the film also features Susannah York and Nigel Hawthorne. The film was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Plot The elderly Martin believes he hears the voice of Anna, the love of his youth, who died during childbirth fifty years before. Guided by her voice, Martin escapes from his nursery home and begins a journey that echoes a chain of fatal events from his past, which increasingly merge with the present. Awards * Winner of the "Best Film" award at the Amanda awards in 1990. * Camilla Strøm-Henriksen, winner of the "Best Actress" award at the Amanda awards in 1990. *The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin (1981 Film)
''Martin'' (The Execution) is a Norwegian drama film from 1981 directed by Leidulv Risan. The screenplay was written by Anne Gullbjørg Digranes, and Bjørn Skagestad starred in the title role. Plot Beneath the surface of a small Norwegian town in Western Norway hide completely different forces than peace and tolerance. It all starts with the teacher Martin being accused of being gay. The gossip spreads and also affects his cohabiting friends Kjersti and Sara. In the public eye, these three people are deviants that threaten the image of reality. In the municipal administration, two corrupt officials use the gossip to hide their own dishonesty. Martin is broken by suspicion and direct terror over the course of a few spring days. Cast * Bjørn Skagestad as Martin * Unni Evjen as Kjersti Horn * Nina Hart as Sara Trioli * Pia Bragmo as Ellen * Jon Eikemo as Karlsen * Terje Frækaland - Thomas * Sverre Gran as the head of the social welfare board * Roland Hedlund as the dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operasjon Cobra
''Operasjon Cobra'' (Operation Cobra) is a Norway, Norwegian thriller film from 1978 directed by Ola Solum. The film is about a Norwegian family living in Fornebu who are held captive in their own home by terrorists. The goal is to have a base near where the US secretary of state will pass during his visit to Norway. The film stars Anders Mordal, Wenche Medbøe, Ingrid Larsen, Roy Bjørnstad and Nils Ole Oftebro. The film is based on the novel ''Operation Cobra'' by the Danish writer Anders Bodelsen. A Danish version of the film was released in 1995. Plot The US secretary of state will pay an official visit to Oslo. At the meeting, the Middle East conflict will be discussed, among other matters. The Norwegian police are on full alert, helicopters are circling over the treetops, and terrorist acts are feared against the secretary. A terrorist group that has planned to kill the secretary of state overpowers an innocent family at Fornebu and uses their house as a base for planning th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karjolsteinen
''Karjolsteinen'' (The Carriage Stone) is a Norwegian drama film from 1977. The film was directed by Knut Andersen based on a novel by Sigbjørn Hølmebakk with the same name. Plot The radical author Olav Klungeland feels divided and inadequate both as a writer, as a politician, and as a fellow human being. He gradually becomes more acquainted with a former priest, Eilif Grøtteland, who comes from a small place in the southwest and lives in a hotel in Oslo at the same time as his wife is in the hospital, sick with cancer. On a rainy April night, the two young men are sitting in the hotel room. The older man tells the younger one about his life, from his childhood in small conditions further south in the country, through his youth and as a young man at the same time as he worked as a priest in Finnmark. In the postwar period, the priest's own brother Lars was affected by the treason settlement, and indirectly himself. A gnawing doubt hits him, undermining the love of his wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimen
''Kimen'' (The Seed) is a Norwegian film from 1974 directed by Erik Solbakken. It starred Kjell Stormoen, Svein Sturla Hungnes, Ragnhild Michelsen, Helle Ottesen, Helge Jordal, and Ragnhild Hilt. The film was based on the 1940 novel of the same name by Tarjei Vesaas. Plot Some people are living on a green island in the ocean to the west. In this simple and earthy environment, they live in harmony with each other. It seems to be a small community in balance. However, when a mentally unstable stranger comes to the island, this balance is suddenly destroyed. The stranger causes a young girl's death, and the death has a strong impact on the island community. Fear and mass hysteria affect the population. The drama in the film highlights themes such as crowd psychology and an individual's responsibility for collective misdeeds. Reception When it was released, the film received good reviews from Gunvor Gjessing at ''Aftenposten'' and Bjørn Granum at ''Arbeiderbladet''. Among other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An-Magritt
''An-Magritt'' is a 1969 Norwegian drama film directed by Arne Skouen, starring Liv Ullmann. The film is based on two novels by Johan Falkberget: ''Plogjernet'' and ''An-Magritt''. An-Magritt (Ullmann) grows up in a Norwegian mining town. She is born as a result of her mother being raped. Her mother later kills herself after being put in the stocks Stocks are feet and hand restraining devices that were used as a form of corporal punishment and public humiliation. The use of stocks is seen as early as Ancient Greece, where they are described as being in use in Solon's law code. The law de ... for an extramarital affair with a soldier. An-Magritt is then raised by her grandfather, and has to work with the men to get by. External links * ''An-Magritt''at Filmweb.no (Norwegian) at the Norwegian Film Institute 1969 films 1969 drama films Films based on multiple works of a series Films directed by Arne Skouen Norwegian drama films {{Norway-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Births
Events January * January 7 – Italian premier Benito Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval conclude Franco-Italian Agreement of 1935, an agreement, in which each power agrees not to oppose the other's Colonial empire, colonial claims. * January 12 – Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to successfully complete a solo flight from Hawaii to California, a distance of . * January 13 – A plebiscite in the Saar (League of Nations), Territory of the Saar Basin shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to join Germany. * January 24 – The first canned beer is sold in Richmond, Virginia, United States, by Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company. February * February 6 – Parker Brothers begins selling the board game Monopoly (game), Monopoly in the United States. * February 13 – Richard Hauptmann is convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. in the United States. * February 15 – The discovery and clinical developme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
