Oslofilm: Langåra - et sommerparadis(1953)

movie - first aired/released 1953-12-14 - 10 min

Documentary

Directed by Edith Carlmar

From the time the island of Langåra was a summer home for Oslo's population. ***** 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.