The Norwegian International Film Festival will reach its 40th anniversary next year. The anniversary will put its mark on the festival when it is held from 17 to 23 August 2012.
The 39th Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund tonight closed with the premiere of Joachim Trier's Oslo, August 31st. The film also won the The Norwegian Film Critics Award in Haugesund during the closing ceremony. Director Joachim Trier was present in Haugesund together with screenwriter Eskil Vogt.
Monday, things were finally ready for the premiere of the documentary about Pushwagner, as directed by Even Benestad and August Baugstø Hanssens. The protagonist himself turned out to be in great form already during the unveiling of the Pushwagner wall at the Rica Maritim Hotel in the morning.