Oslo Kinematografer

On a winter weekend, Oslo has much to offer, from skiing trips and cabins in the surrounding forests to urban nightlife in the city center // 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.

The film depicts Olav Vs and Märtha from Norway's trip to the USA in 1939

Santa Claus arrives in front of a small group of four children. The film was a Christmas greeting from the Oslo cinema (Oslo Kinematografer) to their audience, in 1955. It was probably shown as a short film before the main feature at the cinema. Music by the, at the time, pupular band The Monn Keys. **** 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.

A film about faces, about expressions, about situations. The film is based on a poem by the Danish poet Poul Borum. The recordings are made in the Munch Museum in Oslo and based on the faces of Munch's pictures.

Short documentary on Obos, a building cooperative in Oslo.

The Lunden monastery is a Dominican convent established in Oslo 1952, and is the only contemplative monastery in Norway.

Oslo has its own municipal dental care. ***** 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.

Theater and concert are offered in Oslo a fall night. For the evening, Norwegian actors go to work and prepare for the performance. **** 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.

Everyday, journalists have many tasks to do, from interview to the finished newspaper. The actualities live until the day is over, and the newspaper eventually ends up on the ground as yesterday's news.

The film explores the importance of water for Oslo, both for industry and for private citizens. It shows where the water comes from and what happens to it, and presents both the city’s water supply and sewerage systems. ***** 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.

Oslo Municipality has many child welfare works, including orphanages, a tuberculosis home in Åkebergveien, Fagerholm, Breidablikk, and holiday colonies at Slagen by Åsgårdstrand. ***** 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.

A short film about Oslo as a summer city for outdoor enthusiasts, with the surrounding forests and the fjord serving as recreational areas. // 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.

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.

Film that encourages Oslo citizens to participate actively in Kulturuken 1966 (16-23 September). Glimpse of theater, opera, cinema, concerts, art collections. ***** 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.

The Student Society’s free education program, affiliated with the University of Oslo, was an important public education institution in the 1950s, with 17,000 students in 1956 and courses ranging from tinworking to child psychology. ***** 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.

How would Oslo have looked like without any of its famous landmarks? Would it look like an overgrown village? We are joining a stroll in the East and West, in distinctive places tourist rarely see, like Vålerenga, Damstredet and Homannsbyen.

The ancient suburbs around the city of Christian IV, which today are a part of the inner city core, are being reviewed in the film. Unique photos of urban environments and old buildings that are now demolished are being shown. **** 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.

Ekely was painter Edvard Munch's property in Oslo, where the Oslo municipality established a colony for artists. Norwegian artists, such as sculptor Hilt, are seen at work. ***** 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.

This is Oslo Kinematografer's Christmas greeting from 1951, where a family invites the audience to sing Christmas songs with them.