38 Amanda Award-Winning Films
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All About My FatherMovie · 2002 · 75mDirector Even Benestad explores his relationship with his father, Espen, a transvestite, as Espen strives to gain his son’s acceptance.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.9 - 2
For Dear LifeMovie · 1989 · 101mThis is a heartfelt story about striving for a better life. It follows teenagers struggling with alcohol and drug abuse.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.3 - 3
What Will People SayMovie · 2017 · 106m · DramaSixteen-year-old Nisha navigates two distinct worlds: the dutiful Pakistani daughter at home and the typical Norwegian teenager with her friends. Her carefully constructed life shatters when her father discovers her relationship with her boyfriend. As punishment, Nisha's parents arrange for her to be sent to Pakistan to live with relatives, forcing her to embrace a culture she's never known.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 4
Junk MailMovie · 1997 · 83mRoy, a socially awkward mail carrier in Oslo, has a predictable life that's upended when he steals keys and enters the home of a deaf woman. Unbeknownst to him, she's in danger from a dangerous criminal, and his involvement will have serious consequences for both of them.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 5
The Worst Person in the WorldMovie · 2021 · 128m · Drama, Romance, ComedyThis film follows Julie over four years as she deals with complicated relationships and searches for direction in her career, ultimately leading her to a deeper understanding of herself.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 6
HermanMovie · 1990 · 95m"Herman," based on Lars Saabye Christensen's novel, follows young Herman as he unexpectedly loses his hair and becomes bald at eleven. The film charts his challenging adolescence, marked by intense emotional shifts and unpredictable behavior, as he gradually comes to terms with his appearance and learns self-acceptance.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 7
Blessed Are Those Who ThirstMovie · 1997 · 115mBased on the novel by Norwegian Justice Minister Anne Holt, this film follows Hanne Wilhelmsen (Kjersti Elvik), a lesbian police officer with a partner, as she navigates Oslo on her Harley-Davidson. When several women disappear, police discover blood but no bodies, prompting Wilhelmsen to launch her own investigation into a suspected serial killer.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.0 - 8
I BelongMovie · 2012 · 118mA nurse faces trouble at work when she unconsciously switches to English when stressed. A translator struggles with her principles when asked to translate a book she disagrees with. An elderly woman and her daughter are embarrassed by a large gift of one million kroner from a relative. This is a sensitive film about people who are trying to do good, but unintentionally cause harm.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2 - 9
Let the River FlowMovie · 2023 · 118mIn the summer of 1979, Ester relocates to Alta, Northern Norway, to teach at an elementary school. Like many Sámi people at the time, she hides her heritage, ashamed of her background and striving to fit in, even participating in prejudiced jokes. However, when her cousin Mikkhal takes her to a protest against a dam project by the Alta River, Ester witnesses the struggle for the river as a fight against decades of racism and discrimination faced by her people. Following a violent clash with the police, Mikkhal and other Sámi decide to stage a hunger strike in front of the Parliament in Oslo. Realizing the significance of the situation, Ester understands it's time for her to embrace her identity and join the cause.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 10
RepriseMovie · 2006 · 107m · DramaPhillip and Erik have been close friends since they were children. They both love the novels of the reclusive author Sten Egil Dahl and both want to be writers themselves. But life takes them on different paths as they both try to achieve their dreams.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 11
Only Clouds Move the StarsMovie · 1998 · 98mFollowing the death of her younger brother from cancer, eleven-year-old Maria withdraws from the world. Her mother is emotionally distant, and her father struggles to hold the family together. Maria then meets Jacob, an equally-aged boy with a vibrant personality and surprising maturity. Jacob’s outgoing nature, humor, and wisdom slowly help Maria reconnect with life and make important choices that will shape her future.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 12
Orion's BeltMovie · 1985 · 98mHe’s determined to expose the truth. What chance does one man have against the world’s deadliest army? Three locals – Tom, Lars, and Sverre, who work as fishermen, smugglers, and guides – uncover a hidden Soviet operation in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. This secret is too dangerous to share, and they quickly become targets of Soviet forces and agents.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.7 - 13
The Man Who Loved YngveMovie · 2008 · 90m · DramaIn November 1989, as the world shifts, Jarle, a high school student in Stavanger, is navigating life with his punk band, a girlfriend, and a close friend. His world is about to be disrupted by the arrival of Yngve in their classroom.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 14
The Remarkable Life of IbelinMovie · 2024 · 103m · Documentary, AnimationA young World of Warcraft player's hidden world unexpectedly intersects with reality when his online companions reach out to his family after his passing.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 15
Saturday Kitchen LiveMovie · 2008 · 118m · History, War, ActionMax Manus is a 2008 biographical war film about the life of Norwegian resistance fighter Max Manus (1914–96). The film chronicles Manus's activities from the start of World War II in Norway through to the end of the war and the return to peacetime in 1945, following his involvement in the Winter War against the Soviet Union.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 16
EggsMovie · 1995 · 86mPa and Moe, two brothers in their seventies, have spent their entire lives together in a small country house, their routine disrupted only by Pa's wartime moped trip to Småland. The past resurfaces when Pa's son, Konrad, who was born during that trip, comes to live with them after his mother becomes ill. Moe soon realizes that having three people in the house is more than he can handle.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 17
UpperdogMovie · 2009 · 95mAxel and Yanne, half-siblings as young children, are both adopted and brought to Norway. However, they are separated upon arrival – Axel to a life of privilege in Oslo's wealthier district, and Yanne to a more ordinary family on the other side of the city. While Yanne remembers their journey to Norway, Axel has no idea she exists.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 18
The King's ChoiceMovie · 2016 · 133m · War, Action, DramaIn April 1940, German soldiers invade Oslo, forcing the King of Norway to make a pivotal decision that will reshape his nation's future. *The King's Choice* recounts the three most critical days in Norway's past: the royal family's flight and King Haakon's agonizing choice following Nazi Germany's invasion.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 19
BuddyMovie · 2003 · 104m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceKristoffer lives in Oslo with his friends Geir and Stig Inge. He works installing billboards and spends his free time making prank videos with them. When his girlfriend, Elisabeth, breaks up with him, his life feels like it’s falling apart. Then, their videos get picked up by Norway's biggest talk show, and Kristoffer suddenly becomes famous.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 20
Beware of ChildrenMovie · 2019 · 157mDuring a school break, 13-year-old Lykke, whose father is a prominent member of the Labour Party, seriously injures her classmate Jamie, the son of a high-profile right-wing politician.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 21
Kitchen StoriesMovie · 2003 · 95m · Drama, ComedyA team of Swedish researchers arrives in Norway to study how Norwegian men use their kitchens, aiming for maximum efficiency. Folke Nilsson is tasked with observing Isak Bjørvik. Research protocol dictates Folke must remain silent and observe from a designated chair in the kitchen. Instead, Isak watches Folke from a hidden hole in the ceiling. As the study progresses, the two isolated men gradually bridge cultural divides and forge an unexpected friendship.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 22
Zero KelvinMovie · 1995 · 118m · Drama, ThrillerSet in 1920s Oslo, ambitious poet Larsen leaves his girlfriend to become a trapper in East Greenland for a singular experience. Journeying into the Arctic winter, he's joined by experienced trapper Randbæk and scientist Holm. Trapped together in a small hut amidst harsh conditions, Larsen and Randbæk confront their complex emotions as their relationship evolves, marked by both love and animosity. This drama explores the inner lives of the characters against the backdrop of the stark Arctic wilderness.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.4 - 23
Frida - Straight from the HeartMovie · 1991 · 113mAt 13, Frida finds a book by Erich Fromm called "The Art of Loving." She uses it as a guide to improve the romantic lives of her family and friends. However, love doesn't always follow the rules.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 24
Head Above WaterMovie · 1993 · 97mEinar and Bjørn go fishing, leaving Lene alone on the island. While they're gone, her former lover, Gaute, unexpectedly visits. He's intoxicated and ends up sleeping in the double bed. Lene sleeps on the couch and awakens when the men return. Trying to rouse Gaute, she discovers he is dead.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9 - 25
The Painter and the ThiefMovie · 2020 · 102m · DocumentaryWhen two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most prized paintings are stolen from a gallery in Oslo, the police quickly identify the culprit, but the artwork remains missing. Hoping to uncover clues, Barbora attends the trial and unexpectedly asks the thief for permission to paint his portrait. This unusual request sparks an unlikely friendship. Over three years, the documentary chronicles the artist's ongoing search for her stolen paintings, as she simultaneously transforms the thief into her living artwork.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 26
Out Stealing HorsesMovie · 2019 · 122m · DramaNovember 1999. Trond, 67, enjoys his solitude and anticipates a quiet New Year's Eve 2000. With winter's arrival, he reconnects with a neighbor – a man from 1948, the summer Trond was 15 and his father prepared him for a betrayal and disappearance.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 27
Wives - Ten Years AfterMovie · 1985 · 88mIt's been ten years since these three women first connected in 1975. They reunite at another class reunion, and the night continues long after the party ends. Their husbands and children manage to celebrate Christmas while the women reconnect over drinks, reflecting on their lives.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.4 - 28
Hawaii, OsloMovie · 2004 · 125m · Drama, RomanceIn Oslo, on the hottest day of the year, the lives of several people intersect unexpectedly. The film follows Frode and Milla as they await the birth of their child, who has been diagnosed with a short life expectancy. We also meet Bobbie-Pop, a washed-up singer attempting suicide; Leon, an institutionalized kleptomaniac seeking his bride of ten years, Åsa; and Leon's brother, Trygve, who plans to escape from prison during a visit for Leon’s birthday. Central to the story is Vidar, Leon’s insightful friend at the institution, who possesses a unique perspective and may hold the key to saving them all – perhaps even himself.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 29
Turn Me On, Dammit!Movie · 2011 · 76m · Drama, ComedyIn the Norwegian mountains, 15-year-old Alma is experiencing the intensity of adolescence. Her thoughts are filled with romantic fantasies about her boyfriend, Artur, and she finds herself daydreaming about almost every person she sees.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 30
Cool & CrazyMovie · 2001 · 104mSimilar to "Buena Vista Social Club," "Cool & Crazy" unveils a vibrant and little-known world of music and community. The film follows a group of men in the Norwegian village of Berlevåg who discover purpose, friendship, and unexpected recognition as members of a male choir.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 31
The WaveMovie · 2015 · 105m · Action, Thriller, DramaA massive landslide in Norway's Geirangerfjord creates a devastating, 300-foot-high tsunami. Caught in the chaos is a geologist.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 32
A Handful of TimeMovie · 1989 · 97mA gothic thriller about Old Martin, who answers a summons from Anna. She calls him back to the mountain cabin where he abandoned her to die during childbirth, leaving behind their surviving son.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.6 - 33
Free JimmyMovie · 2006 · 86m · Animation, ComedyA group of four marijuana enthusiasts, five vegans, three gangsters, four hunters, and one person have a multitude of reasons to liberate a drug-addicted elephant.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 34
BurningMovie · 2014 · 93m · Action, ComedyFans of *The Cannonball Run*, get ready. This is a fresh take on the ultimate car race: the longest, wildest, and funniest one yet. The challenge? A race from Oslo to the North Cape. The only rule? Be the first to arrive.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 35
S.O.S.Movie · 1999 · 90mAngelo finds himself handcuffed to the bed by Alba, who refuses to release him. The womanizer unexpectedly confronts feelings of fear, doubt, and desire.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.7 - 36
King of Devil's IslandMovie · 2010 · 117m · Drama, ActionWinter 1915 on the island of Bastøy, near Oslo. A harsh institution houses a group of boys, aged 11 to 18, considered delinquents. The island is known for its brutal discipline. The arrival of a new boy, Erling, sparks a desire for escape. Following a devastating event, he rallies the other boys to launch a violent revolt. The boys seize control of Bastøy, prompting the deployment of 150 soldiers to regain order.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 37
PathfinderMovie · 1987 · 86m · AdventureIn 1000 AD, the story takes place in the rugged lands of northern Scandinavia, where the brutal tjuder tribe terrorizes the peaceful Sámi people. Aigin survives the murder of his family by the tjuder and finds refuge with other frightened Sámi planning to escape to the coast. Aigin chooses to stay behind, driven by a desire for revenge. The tjuder find him and force him to lead them to the remaining Sámi. Instead, Aigin formulates a plan to stop his enemies before they reach the camp, transforming a potential disaster into a story of survival and payback.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 38
A Thousand Times Good NightMovie · 2013 · 111m · DramaWhile on assignment photographing a female suicide bomber in Kabul, Rebecca, a leading war photojournalist, is seriously injured. Returning home, she faces a difficult choice when her husband and daughters demand she prioritize them over her career.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
