Oslofilm: Barn av byen

Overview:

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.