Kitchen Stories (2003)

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Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.

Director: Bent Hamer
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
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Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans Mathisen
Cinematography: Philip Øgaard
Editing: Pål Gengenbach
Production: Svenska Filminstitutet, BOB Film Sweden, Bulbul Films
Country: Norway, Sweden
Language: Norsk, svenska
Original Language: no

Themes

Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Unexpected Friendships, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Football Passion, Football Obsession and Stadium Thrills

Keywords

research, friendship, bachelor, cooking, housewife, caravan, norway, beobachtung, hochsitz, neighbor, football (soccer), surveillance, 1950s, pedestal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kitchen Stories about?
Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.
Who directed Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories was directed by Bent Hamer.
Who stars in Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories stars Joachim Calmeyer, Tomas Norström, Bjørn Floberg, Reine Brynolfsson, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Gard B. Eidsvold.
How long is Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the Filmori rating for Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
Where was Kitchen Stories produced?
Kitchen Stories was produced in Norway, Sweden.
What are the themes of Kitchen Stories?
The themes of Kitchen Stories include: Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Unexpected Friendships, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Football Passion, Football Obsession and Stadium Thrills.