Oslofilm: Summer Paradise (1954)

Oslofilm: Summer Paradise (1954) poster

At Slagen, Hudøy and several other places, Oslo Municipality drove holiday colonies where children from the city could vacation in the summer. At Dal there was a separate holiday colony for tuberculosis-infested children. Some children were also sent for holiday stays on farms. More than 5,000 children received a stay at municipal or private holiday colonies every summer. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

Director: Ulf Balle-Røyem
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Cast

Music: Jolly Kramer-Johansen
Editing: Fritze Kjær Nilsen
Production: Oslo Kinematografer, Norsk Film A/S
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oslofilm: Summer Paradise about?
At Slagen, Hudøy and several other places, Oslo Municipality drove holiday colonies where children from the city could vacation in the summer. At Dal there was a separate holiday colony for tuberculosis-infested children. Some children were also sent for holiday stays on farms. More than 5,000 children received a stay at municipal or private holiday colonies every summer. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.
Who directed Oslofilm: Summer Paradise?
Oslofilm: Summer Paradise was directed by Ulf Balle-Røyem.
Who stars in Oslofilm: Summer Paradise?
Oslofilm: Summer Paradise stars Jan Frydenlund.
How long is Oslofilm: Summer Paradise?
Oslofilm: Summer Paradise has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Oslofilm: Summer Paradise?
Oslofilm: Summer Paradise is a Documentary film.
Where was Oslofilm: Summer Paradise produced?
Oslofilm: Summer Paradise was produced in Norway.