April, 1940. The eyes of the world are on Narvik, a small town in northern Norway, a source of the iron ore needed for Hitler's war machine. Through two months of fierce winter warfare, the German leader is dealt with his first defeat.
Cinematography
Whiteout warfare that'll make you check your thermostat.
Acting
Kristine Hartgen carries impossible maternal choices.
Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Kristine Cornelie M. Hartgen
Ingrid Tofte
Carl Martin Eggesbø
Gunnar Tofte
Christoph Gelfert Mathiesen
Ole Tofte
Henrik Mestad
Majoren
Mathilde Holtedahl Cuhra
Bjørg
Stig Henrik Hoff
Aslak Tofte
Kari Bremnes
Hotelldirektøren
Christoph Bach
Den tyske konsulen
Billy Campbell
British Consul George L.D. Gibbs
Holger Handtke
Den tyske generalen
Magnus Dugdale
Den britiske diplomaten
Isak Bakli Aglen
Korporal Larsen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Narvik battle was so chaotic that German and Allied troops accidentally shelled each other while both retreated from the same blizzard.
Norway's actual first major WWII 'win' was symbolic at best — the film sparked debate about whether Narvik deserves celebration or mournful remembrance.
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