In Norway, we have a buttload of "misunderstood" (shitty) norwegian films, but we also have a few classics.
Beatles (2014, drama)
The story of four friends growing up in Oslo, who occasionally think of themselves as the Beatles.
Bussen (1961, comedy / drama)
Thorvald runs the local bus route, but modern times are lurking on the doorstep - in the figure of a grumpy county official and an offer from an outside bus company.
Bølgen ("The wave", 2015, action)
Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above Geiranger collapses and creates a high tsunami.
Børning 1, 2 and 3 ("Asphalt Burning", 2014, 2016, 2020, road movie)*
An illegal sports car race goes through Norway, and Roy has been challenged to participate... while looking after his daughter.
De dødes tjern ("Lake of the dead", 1958, horror)
A group of friends travel to a cabin in the Norwegian forest. It's a rumor that at night a crazy man can be heard screaming at a lake nearby the cabin.
Den forsvundne pølsemaker (1941, comedy)
The detectives Gløgg and Rask are put on the task of finding out what has happened to the sausage maker H. Brand.
Den siste Fleksnes (1974, comedy)
Fleksnes has a good life, but misses the woman in his life. His mother is helpful, and has several solutions to the problem.
Den spanske flue (1990, comedy)
25 years ago, several men was seduced by a dancer with the nickname "The Spanish fly". Now she's back, wanting to find out who's the father of her child<<, a rather little charming young man.
Det største i verden (2001, drama, comedy)
Petra is driven away by a raging mob after engaging to merry 3 bachelors. On her flight, she lies her way into a vicarage.
Dykket (1989, drama)
Deep sea diver Bricks and Gunnar are to retire. Gunnar and rookie Rolf are persuaded to one last job, but the diving bell is stuck 100 meters below sea level.
Død snø 1-2 ("Dead snow", "Dead snow: Red vs. dead", 2009, 2014, horror, comedy)*
A ski vacation turns horrific when a group of medical students are confronted by Nazi zombies.
Døden på Oslo S ("Death at Oslo Central", 1990, drama)
Pelle falls in love with the drug addict Lena. Pelle and his friend Proffen tries to save her from the drugs.
Elling (2001, comedy)
Elling and Kjell Bjarne are released and provided with a state-funded apartment and stipend with the hope they will be able to live on their own.
Fjols til fjells ("Fools in the Mountains", 1957, comedy)
The porter Poppe does his best to help the guests with an often unhelpful piccolo Rudolf.
Flåklypa Grand Prix (1975, comedy)
Reodor Felgen is challenged to a race.
Frida – med hjertet i hånden ("Frida: Straight from the Heart", 1991, drama)
Frida uses a book called "The art of loving" as a reference to better the love lives of her family and friends.
Fritt vilt 1-3 ("Cold prey 1-3", 2006, 2008, 2010, horror)*
After an accident, 5 young tourists take refuge in an abandoned hotel. They are not alone.
Hodet over vannet ("Head above water", 1993, thriller)
A vacation trip does not go as planned...
Håkon Håkonsen ("Shipwrecked", 1990)
A cabin boy and discovers some of his shipmates are pirates.
Kamilla og tyven (1988, drama)
Kamilla meet Sebastian who is a good hearted thief, who want to turn his life around.
Kampen om tungtvannet (1948, drama)
The true story of the sabotage to prevent Germany from getting the heavy water needed to make an atomic bomb during World War II.
Kautokeino-opprøret ("The Kautokeino Rebellion", 2008, drama)
Religious and cultural reawakening inspires rebellion in a 19th century Norwegian village.
Kon-Tiki (1950, documentary)
A documentary about the Kon-Tiki expedition of the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
Kongen av Bastøy ("King of Devil's Island", 2010, drama)
On the boys home Bastøy, a new inmate leads the boys to a violent uprising against a brutal regime.
Kongens nei ("The kings choise", 2016, drama)
A film about the Norwegian kings situation during WWII.
Kristin Lavransdatter (1995, drama)
The love story of Kristin Lavransdatter and Erlend Nikulaussonn,vset in medieval Norway.
Max Manus ("Max Manus: Man of War", 2008, drama)
The true story about Max Manus, one of the most famous norwegian saboteurs during World War II.
Ni liv ("Nine lives", 1957, drama)
During World War II, nine members of the Norwegian Resistance are trapped by the Germans. Only one escapes, and a fierce hunt begins.
Nokas (2010, drama)
A film about Norway's most spectacular robbery.
Olsen-Banden tar gull (1972, comedy)
A criminal gang tries to do a big heist; a hidden Nazi-treasure.
Operasjon Løvsprett (1962, comedy)
A few men do mischief while being drafted for military service.
Orions belte ("Orions belt", 1985, drama)
Three men from Norway becomes targets for both America and Russia during the cold war.
Reisen til Julestjernen ("Journey to the Christmas star", 1976, adventure)
A princess disappears on Christmas eve to find the Christmas Star.
Shetlandsgjengen ("Suicide Mission", 1954, drama)
A film about the boats shutteling between Norway and Shetland during WWII.
Stompa & Co (1962, comedy)
Stompa starts at a new school and mischieve happens.
Trolljegeren ("Troll hunter", 2010, adventure)
Film students discovers that trolls excists.
Veiviseren ("Pathfinder", 1987, drama)
A young Sámi man witnesses a the slaying of his family and later learns he must become a Pathfinder.
Villmark 1 and 2 ("Dark woods", 2003, 2015, horror)
A trip to a cottage doesn't go quite as planned.