8 great Norwegian films hit the big screen

2024-11-14

Photo provided to Hangzhoufeel

Festival

By Huang Yu

“The Far Horizon: 2024 Norwegian Film Festival” is coming to Hangzhou! Film enthusiasts can enjoy eight big-screen masterpieces from the mysterious Nordic region from Nov 15 to Nov 24. The Hangzhou stop includes post-screening discussions to explore Norwegian productions from various perspectives.

Titina

Titina is the name of a well-known song and the adopted dog featured in the story. The film tells the tale of two nobles and a Pekingese dog embarking on a dangerous journey to the North Pole.

Time: 7:00 PM, Nov 15 (including pre-screening opening ceremony and post-screening discussion)

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 7:00 PM, Nov 24

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

Childhood

What human skills should we pass on to the next generation? This film explores the right time to introduce children to the school environment.

Time: 1:00 PM, Nov 16

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 1:00 PM, Nov 23

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

Pathfinder

The film tells the ancient story of a Sami boy who witnesses his family being killed by intruders and is forced to guide them across the Arctic ice plain.

Time: 3:30 PM, Nov 16

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 4:00 PM, Nov 17

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

a-ha The Movie

This film chronicles the journey of three young men who pursued their seemingly impossible dream of becoming Norway’s most successful pop group. When “Take On Me” reached No. 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true—or did it?

Time: 7:30 PM, Nov 17

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 3:00 PM, Nov 23

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

Gunda

Gunda offers an unfiltered portrayal of the lives of a sow, a flock of chickens, and a herd of cows, prompting reflections on animal consciousness and humanity’s role in nature.

Time: 7:30 PM, Nov 22

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 4:30 PM, Nov 24

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

The King’s Choice

A compelling biopic revolving around the choices made by King Haakon VII of Norway under coercion by Nazi Germany.

Time: 1:00 PM, Nov 23

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 7:30 PM, Nov 22

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

Out Stealing Horses

A 67-year-old man, prepared for retirement and solitude, is reminded of a summer spent with his father in the mountains and forests.

Time: 3:40 PM, Nov 23

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 2:00 PM, Nov 24

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

Songs of Earth

What does it mean to be connected to nature? Fathers know, and fathers show it. This film follows the director’s 84-year-old father into his mountain home, exploring nature’s smallest wonders and the places where he grew up.

Time: 6:30 PM, Nov 23

Location: Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Time: 2:00 PM, Nov 17

Location: Broadway Cinema Hangzhou

How to Buy Tickets:

Tickets can be purchased via Broadway Cinemas’ official WeChat mini-program or online ticketing platforms Maoyan and Taopiaopiao.

Ticket Prices:

•Broadway Members: 60 yuan

•Non-Members: 70 yuan

•Third-Party Platforms: 75 yuan

Locations:

Premier Cinema Hangzhou

Broadway Cinema Hangzhou