Bent Hamer

Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.

Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.

Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.

Divorciada recentemente, a cientista norueguesa Marie passa seus dias fiscalizando pistas de esqui, enquanto evita deliberadamente seu ex. O orgulho do instituto de medida onde trabalha é um quilo de peso perfeito, modelo para todas as medições do país, que Marie deve levar para uma grande conferência na França. É sua primeira vez no evento, e a primeira vez que seu pai, colega seu e uma lenda entre cientistas, não vai estar presente. Quando uma emergência familiar abala Marie, ela se vê forçada a encarar novos universos.

Divorciada recentemente, a cientista norueguesa Marie passa seus dias fiscalizando pistas de esqui, enquanto evita deliberadamente seu ex. O orgulho do instituto de medida onde trabalha é um quilo de peso perfeito, modelo para todas as medições do país, que Marie deve levar para uma grande conferência na França. É sua primeira vez no evento, e a primeira vez que seu pai, colega seu e uma lenda entre cientistas, não vai estar presente. Quando uma emergência familiar abala Marie, ela se vê forçada a encarar novos universos.

Divorciada recentemente, a cientista norueguesa Marie passa seus dias fiscalizando pistas de esqui, enquanto evita deliberadamente seu ex. O orgulho do instituto de medida onde trabalha é um quilo de peso perfeito, modelo para todas as medições do país, que Marie deve levar para uma grande conferência na França. É sua primeira vez no evento, e a primeira vez que seu pai, colega seu e uma lenda entre cientistas, não vai estar presente. Quando uma emergência familiar abala Marie, ela se vê forçada a encarar novos universos.

Adapted from a series of short stories by Norwegian author Levi Henriksen, Bent Hamers Home for Christmas weaves together the lives of people struggling to find their way home on a Christmas Eve, beneath the colors of the Northern Lights. The plot unfolds during a few afternoon hours on Christmas Eve. The individual stories, which at times intertwine, are set in the small town Skogli. The characters in the stories cover a great range in age and life situations, representing both reconciliation with their own lives and strong frustration. Some show the will to understand and do something about their lives, while others have given up. Deeply tragic and melancholy aspects are mixed with humour and rather frivolous solutions.

Adapted from a series of short stories by Norwegian author Levi Henriksen, Bent Hamers Home for Christmas weaves together the lives of people struggling to find their way home on a Christmas Eve, beneath the colors of the Northern Lights. The plot unfolds during a few afternoon hours on Christmas Eve. The individual stories, which at times intertwine, are set in the small town Skogli. The characters in the stories cover a great range in age and life situations, representing both reconciliation with their own lives and strong frustration. Some show the will to understand and do something about their lives, while others have given up. Deeply tragic and melancholy aspects are mixed with humour and rather frivolous solutions.

Adapted from a series of short stories by Norwegian author Levi Henriksen, Bent Hamers Home for Christmas weaves together the lives of people struggling to find their way home on a Christmas Eve, beneath the colors of the Northern Lights. The plot unfolds during a few afternoon hours on Christmas Eve. The individual stories, which at times intertwine, are set in the small town Skogli. The characters in the stories cover a great range in age and life situations, representing both reconciliation with their own lives and strong frustration. Some show the will to understand and do something about their lives, while others have given up. Deeply tragic and melancholy aspects are mixed with humour and rather frivolous solutions.

Uma jornada através do interior da Noruega. Odd Horten, de 67 anos, é um maquinista prestes a se aposentar. No dia de sua última viagem, ele se atrasa e, pela primeira vez em 40 anos, o trem parte sem ele. A partir daí, sozinho na plataforma, passa a repensar sua vida.

Uma jornada através do interior da Noruega. Odd Horten, de 67 anos, é um maquinista prestes a se aposentar. No dia de sua última viagem, ele se atrasa e, pela primeira vez em 40 anos, o trem parte sem ele. A partir daí, sozinho na plataforma, passa a repensar sua vida.

Uma jornada através do interior da Noruega. Odd Horten, de 67 anos, é um maquinista prestes a se aposentar. No dia de sua última viagem, ele se atrasa e, pela primeira vez em 40 anos, o trem parte sem ele. A partir daí, sozinho na plataforma, passa a repensar sua vida.

Hank Chinaski, alter-ego fictício de Charles Bukowski, vagueia por Los Angeles tentando viver de empregos que não interferem com seu interesse principal, que é escrever. Ao longo do caminho, ele se afasta das distrações oferecidas pelas mulheres, bebidas e jogos de azar.

Hank Chinaski, alter-ego fictício de Charles Bukowski, vagueia por Los Angeles tentando viver de empregos que não interferem com seu interesse principal, que é escrever. Ao longo do caminho, ele se afasta das distrações oferecidas pelas mulheres, bebidas e jogos de azar.

Hank Chinaski, alter-ego fictício de Charles Bukowski, vagueia por Los Angeles tentando viver de empregos que não interferem com seu interesse principal, que é escrever. Ao longo do caminho, ele se afasta das distrações oferecidas pelas mulheres, bebidas e jogos de azar.

The universal story of the meeting between a man and a woman.

Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.

Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.

Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.

Tells the story of Almar, a young Norwegian sailor whose gold watch, of great sentimental value, has been broken. While waiting for repairs in a remote Spanish town, he meets a number of unusual characters: Windy, an Australian seafarer with unusual experiences, real or imaginary; Marta, a beautiful Spanish girl; Martha's bizarre grandfather; and two old watchmakers who are painfully methodical. It seems to Almar that real time has also stopped when his watch did.

Tells the story of Almar, a young Norwegian sailor whose gold watch, of great sentimental value, has been broken. While waiting for repairs in a remote Spanish town, he meets a number of unusual characters: Windy, an Australian seafarer with unusual experiences, real or imaginary; Marta, a beautiful Spanish girl; Martha's bizarre grandfather; and two old watchmakers who are painfully methodical. It seems to Almar that real time has also stopped when his watch did.

Two brothers in their seventies, Pa and Moe, have lived together all their lives in a little house in the country, the only interruption being when Pa made a weekend trip to Småland on his moped during the second World War. The past returns when his adult son dating from his Swedish visit, Konrad, comes to live with them after his mother has fallen ill. Soon Moe is about to discover that three is indeed a crowd...

Two brothers in their seventies, Pa and Moe, have lived together all their lives in a little house in the country, the only interruption being when Pa made a weekend trip to Småland on his moped during the second World War. The past returns when his adult son dating from his Swedish visit, Konrad, comes to live with them after his mother has fallen ill. Soon Moe is about to discover that three is indeed a crowd...

Short film by Bent Hamer, no dialogue, only music.

Early dialogue free short by Bent Hamer.

Early dialogue free short by Bent Hamer.