To Norway, Home of Giants
1979 Norwegian TV series or program
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To Norway, Home of Giants (Norwegian: For Norge, Kiæmpers Fødeland) was the Norwegian contribution to the 1979 Rose d'Or in Montreux,[1] where it won two prizes.[2] The short comedy film was directed by Johnny Bergh and Bjørn Sand.[1] The script was written by Knut Aunbu, Johnny Bergh, Bjørn Sand, and Erik Søby.[1]
Based onan idea by Marit and Knut Aunbu
Written byKnut Aunbu
Johnny Bergh
Bjørn Sand
Erik Søby
Johnny Bergh
Bjørn Sand
Erik Søby
Directed byJohnny Bergh
Bjørn Sand
Bjørn Sand
StarringJohn Cleese
| To Norway, Home of Giants | |
|---|---|
| Based on | an idea by Marit and Knut Aunbu |
| Written by | Knut Aunbu Johnny Bergh Bjørn Sand Erik Søby |
| Directed by | Johnny Bergh Bjørn Sand |
| Starring | John Cleese |
| Country of origin | Norway |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Tordis Mørkved Aavatsmark |
| Cinematography | Erik Hauan |
| Editor | Kjell Andersen |
| Running time | 27 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Norsk rikskringkasting |
| Release | 1979 |
The film was a mock report from Norway, presented by the English reporter Norman Fearless (John Cleese).[1][3][4] The film premiered on May 5, 1979.
