

55 minutes of Norwegian neighbors weaponizing Christmas cheer against each other.
Christmas has finally arrived in Side om side. Join the celebrations in the neighborhood of Granli.
Acting
Vidar Magnussen's deadpan desperation as Jonas.
Writing
Brutal observational humor about neighborly one-upmanship.
Director
Arnstein Dybvik
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Side om side is NRK's longest-running modern sitcom, and this special captures Norway's peculiar tradition of 'dugnad'—compulsory community work—twisted into competitive holiday suffering.
The entire special was shot in a real Oslo neighborhood in July, with artificial snow and actors visibly sweating under winter coats.
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