Films produced in Norway in the 1990s:
1990s
Title Director Cast Genre Notes 1990Døden på Oslo SEva Isaksen Håvard Bakke, Tommy KarlsenAction / crime / drama HermanErik Gustavson Drama / family Based on Lars Saabye Christensen's novel of the same name. The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1991.ShipwreckedNils Gaup Gabriel Byrne, Bjørn SundquistAdventure / family Released in the U.S. in a dubbed English-language version by Walt Disney Pictures. 1991Frida – Straight from the HeartBerit Nesheim Helge Jordal Drama / comedy The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1992.Motýlí cas (The Flying Sneaker)Břetislav Pojar Ludek Navratil, Katerina Machácková, Jaromír Hanzlík, Lubor Tokos, Katka Pokorna, Vlastimil Brodský Drama / fantasy The Polar Bear KingOla Solum Jack Fjeldstad, Maria Bonnevie, Tobias Hoesl, Monica Nordquist Fantasy 1992Bat Wings Emil Stang Lund Entered into the 18th Moscow International Film FestivalWarrior's HeartLeidulv Risan Thomas Kretschmann, Anneke von der Lippe, Bjørn Sundquist Drama / romance / war The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993 and screened at Cannes. 1993Beyond the SkyBerit Nesheim Drama / family Hodet over vannetNils Gaup Comedy The Last LieutenantHans Petter Moland Espen Skjønberg Drama / war The TelegraphistErik Gustavson Bjørn Floberg, Marie Richardson, Bjørn Sundquist Drama Based on the Knut Hamsund novel Dreamers. The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1994. Entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival. 1994Cross My Heart and Hope to Die (film)Marius Holst Martin Dahl Garfalk, Jan Devo Kornstad, Kjersti Holmen, Bjørn Sundquist, Bjørn Floberg Drama / mystery Won the "Blue Angel" award and was nominated to the Golden Bear at the 45th Berlin International Film Festival The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1995.Dreamplay Unni Straume Screened at the 1994 Cannes Film FestivalDu PappaRené BjerkeHåkon Bolstad, Benedikte Lindbeck, Nils Ole Oftebro Drama / family / adolescence Won the "Grand Jury Prize", "Press Award" and award for "Best Actress" at the 1994 Rouen Nordic Film Festival. Won the "Grand Prix" at the Rencontre Cinematographique in Cannes.Stork Staring MadEva Isaksen Anneke von der Lippe, Johannes Joner, Dennis Storhøi Drama / comedy 1995EggsBent Hamer Drama / comedy Winner of the "Best Film" award at the Amanda awards in 1995. Entered into the 19th Moscow International Film FestivalKristin LavransdatterLiv Ullmann Elisabeth Matheson, Jørgen Langhelle, Sverre Anker Ousdal Drama The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1996.Zero KelvinHans Petter Moland Stellan Skarsgård Winner of the "Best Film" award at the Amanda awards in 1996.The Sunset Boys / Waiting for SunsetLeidulv Risan Robert Mitchum, Cliff Robertson, Espen Skjønberg Drama 1996Aldri mer 13!Sirin Eide Sofie Cappelen Drama / family HamsunJan Troell Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Gard B. Eidsvold, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Jesper Christensen Biography / drama Scandinavian co-productionJakten på nyresteinenVibeke Idsøe Kjersti Holmen, Harald Eia Family / fantasy The Other Side of SundayBerit Nesheim Marie Theisen, Bjørn Sundquist Drama / comedy Nominated to Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1997. 1997InsomniaErik Skjoldbjærg Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg Thriller / drama This movie was remade in 2002 as the film Insomnia, directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams.Junk MailPål Sletaune Robert Skjærstad, Andrine Sæther Comedy / thriller The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1998.Isle of DarknessTrygve Allister Diesen Sofie Gråbøl, Paul Ottar Haga Thriller 19981732 Høtten Karin Julsrud Reidar Sørensen, Stig Henrik Hoff Thriller CellophanEva Isaksen Andrine Sæther, Sverre Anker Ousdal Thriller Only Clouds Move the StarsTorun Lian Thea Sofie Rusten, Jan Tore Kristoffersen, Anneke von der Lippe Drama Winner of the "Best Film" award at the Amanda awards in 1999. The Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1999. 1999Absolute HangoverPetter Næss Ingar Helge Gimle, Brit Elisabeth Haagensli, Per Christian Ellefsen, Gard B. Eidsvold, Anette Hoff Comedy / drama The PrompterHilde Heier Hege Schøyen, Sven Nordin Comedy / drama / romanceThe Norwegian entry to the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2000.Sophie's WorldErik Gustavson Silje Storstein, Tomas von Brömssen, Andrine Sæther, Nils Vogt Drama / philosophical Based on the Jostein Gaarder novel Sophie's World.
External links Norwegian films of the 1990s at the Internet Movie Database