Oslofilm: The Munch Museum in Oslo 1963

Directed by Ulf Balle-Røyem

A film about the opening of Norway’s first Munch Museum. It was from this museum that the paintings The Scream and Madonna were stolen in 2004—an event that triggered a national debate and ultimately led to the decision to build the new Munch Museum. // 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.