Erlend Loe is a Norwegian novelist and screenwriter. He has gained popularity in Scandinavia with his humourous and sometimes naïve novels, although his stories have become darker in tone, moving towards a more satirical criticism of modern Norwegian society.
On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.
Release Date:2024-10-30
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:241
In 1520, the notorious and power-hungry Danish King Christian II is determined to seize the Swedish crown from Sten Sture, no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, sisters Freja and Anne make a solemn promise to seek revenge on the men who brutally murdered their family. Everything comes to a head in the heart of Stockholm, where the sisters are drawn into a ruthless political struggle between Sweden and Denmark that culminates in a mass execution, presided over by the mad King "Christian the Tyrant," known as the Stockholm Bloodbath.
Release Date:2024-01-19
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:21
Finally summer vacation. Teenager Mahmoud wants a relaxing summer when Uncle Ji comes to visit from Pakistan. He has to be responsible for being his Oslo guide, and little brother Ali has a secret that turns his whole life upside down.
Release Date:2023-09-14
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:2
During the war, resistance work took place all over Norway. Some groups sacrificed everything for the country and were later praised and honored. Other groups sacrificed little or nothing and were forgotten. This is the story of one such group.
Release Date:2022-09-01
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Vote Count:4
Johan, a loner with horses and explosives, is never accepted by the local community. We follow his struggle for belonging in the village and the lifelong, unrequited love for the girl next door, which he accidentally blew up in his youth.
Release Date:2022-03-25
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:30
Fierce and charming 18-year-old Julie is on a journey of rediscovery after losing her parents and brother in a plane crash. Suddenly, she finds herself alone in a large mansion with expensive cars in the garage, and, in theory, everything that most people only dream of: youth, beauty and money – lots of money - but material possessions hold no value to Julie anymore and she is forced to search for a reason to go on. She embarks on a wild and turbulent trip that takes her from her native Denmark to the far corners of the world.
Release Date:2021-11-14
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Episode Count:8
Vote Count:10
Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.
Release Date:2021-09-17
Department:Writing
Job:Characters
Vote Count:43
When the Eide family is gathered to celebrate Christmas together for the first time in years, it doesn't take long for old secrets to surface.
Release Date:2020-11-06
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:12
A true and captivating story about the biggest legal scandal in Swedish history, the story about the reporter who questioned an entire legal system. Hannes Råstam was dedicated to proving the innocence of Thomas Quick and unmask the legal chaos which sentenced Quick to a life in psychiatric prison.
Release Date:2019-09-20
Department:Writing
Job:Screenplay
Vote Count:102
Norwegian researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have deciphered a secret code hidden in legendary playwright William Shakespeare's works that reveals a map leading to the location of certain treasures. British Shakespearean scholar Robert Crumpton embarks on a mission to prove he is spectacularly wrong. (A remake of “Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth,” including new discoveries.)
Release Date:2016-04-21
Character:Himself - Writer (archive footage)
Vote Count:5
Set in the year 1720, the story is about what happens to 29-year-old Tordenskiold when the Great Northern War ends and he doesn't know what to do with the rest of his life. His trusted valet persuades him to go on a European ‘road trip’ to search for a bride.
Release Date:2016-01-28
Department:Writing
Job:Screenplay
Vote Count:13
The struggle for existence is about the linguist Tomasz Novak (28) traveling from Warsaw to Norway to collect what he believes is a quick buck from a father he has never met. His project is proving to take time and along the way he becomes ever more integrated in the Norwegian society, represented by a privileged and well-meaning group of citizens, which in turn gives us a picture of the current Norwegian life.
Release Date:2014-10-10
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Episode Count:16
Vote Count:1
Brille is a humor-based quiz show where some of Norways best known comedians get to work on seemingly impossible tasks and questions. The answers are often as unexpected and funny as the panel's train of thought.
Release Date:2013-09-16
Character:Self - Panelist
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:6
Release Date:2011-09-19
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:6
A young man dreams of becoming a journalist, in order to write stories which may change the world. This does not turn out as planned, and instead he ends up as a reporter for the celebrity magazine Se og Hør. We are observing a man who gradually loses all inhibitions in order to reach the top in the country's largest weekly magazine.
Release Date:2010-03-12
Department:Writing
Job:Screenplay
Character:Manusforfatteren
Vote Count:7
One day Kurt discovers that society does not respect forklift operators very much. He quits his job, and starts climbing the social ladder. He wants to be somebody, but when he doesn't have success in any of his projects, Kurt turns – evil.
Release Date:2009-03-25
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Vote Count:20
Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.
Release Date:2009-02-06
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Vote Count:43
A woman moves into a young man's home and starts to run his life -- a process that makes him fall hopelessly in love with her.
Release Date:2007-09-07
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Vote Count:27
Nine oldtimers come upon a young woman stuck in a swamp.
Release Date:2003-10-14
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:8
Uti vår hage was a Norwegian sketch comedy television program which had two different runs on TV in 2003 and 2008 on the Norwegian state channel NRK. The show starred the three well-known comedians: Atle Antonsen, Harald Eia and Bård Tufte Johansen. The format of the show was one main storyline that would gradually branch off into several separate minor storylines. Two series of the show have been produced, and the second series carries the title Uti vår hage 2. The show has introduced popular characters like "Lena" from Døden på Oslo S and "Oslolosen". The first season consisted of six episodes and was first broadcast in September and October 2003, while the second season was aired in January – March 2008, with seven ordinary episodes and one special. The first season was the first occasion where the three comedians worked together.
Release Date:2003-09-11
Character:Himself
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:7
Eli (8) and Tarals (5) sell lottery tickets to benefit blind children in Africa
Release Date:2003-03-01
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:2
In this documentary we meet four friends who start their own production company in the hope of joining the film and television industry. Erik, Idar, Lars and Frode founded the film company AFF.
Release Date:2003-01-01
A movie inspired by eight Norwegian political parties, written by six writers and directed by nine directors: a man gets a nasty surprise skinny dipping, a cow eats a cell phone, a lesbian couple loses a child, a blind girl sells dubious lottery tickets, a boy falls in love, a man picks up a hitchhiker, three girls get help from a man in pajamas, and nine old men find a young girl stuck in a swamp.
Release Date:2002-06-07
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:15
A reality horror movie from Norway
Release Date:2002-01-01
Daniel Jor is a 28-year-old psychiatrist, still living with his mom. He and his friend Ronny have one thing in common, they like searching for metallic objects in the ground. One day they find a jewel with the name "Janne" imprinted. This is the beginning of something big for Daniel. His life will never be the same. He's about to discover a lot of hidden secrets, about himself and others.
Release Date:2000-08-25
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:14
Feature film length collection of seven short films about the biblical seven sins by preliminary younger Norwegian directors.
Release Date:2000-08-11
Department:Writing
Job:Script Consultant
Vote Count:1
Pål and Catherine would like to have a baby, but their efforts are hampered by bureaucracy.
Release Date:2000-08-11
Department:Writing
Job:Script Consultant
Vote Count:2
Psychological drama with a tragic love story underlining.
Department:Writing
Job:Writer