Gryr i Norden

Gryr i Norden 1939

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Based on the true story of Norway's first labor strike, by female workers at a match factory in 1889.

1939

Vi bygger landet

Vi bygger landet 1936

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The film is a so-called "worker's film", which was made on behalf of the Workers' Information Association to motivate voters in the cities to vote for the Labor Party in the 1936 parliamentary elections.

1936

Samhold må til

Samhold må til 1935

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Describes the origin and development of the trade union movement.

1935

Lenkene brytes

Lenkene brytes 1938

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It is about life in the working-class youth groups, the work of the abstinence movement, about friendship, unity and love between young people.

1938

Norge for folket

Norge for folket 1936

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The film was commissioned by the Workers' Information Association to motivate rural voters to vote.

1936

By og land hand i hand

By og land hand i hand 1937

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The film is often referred to as a «labor film», because it is one of several film dramas from the 1930s that the Norwegian labor movement supported and which should give the audience an understanding of the labor movement's politics.

1937

A Boom Through the Valley

A Boom Through the Valley 1938

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An interesting look into 1931, a year of unemployment and misery in the forests of Norway. The movie is important as both film history and social portrayal. We get insight into working conditions class differences between loggers and forest owners. Based on the events of the Julussa conflict the movie depicts early labour organization, unity and strike.

1938