Many good films have been made in Norway in the past 10 years. Here are some of my favourites.

- Vinterland: The story of a Kurdish immigrant’s life in northern Norway, and his quest to find a bride. Insightful, touching and funny at the same time. (2007)

- Max Manus: A huge success as the box office, this war movie focuses on Norway’s most famous resistance leader during WW2. (2008)

- Gone with the Woman: Beautifully shot and very funny romantic comedy based on Erlend Loe’s novel of the same name. (2007)

- The Kautokeino Rebellion: The true story of the Kautokeino uprising in northern Norway in 1852. With stunning music by Sami musician Mari Boine. (2008)

- Elling: Oscar nominated comedy about two 40-something friends struggling to adapt to normal life in Oslo after being released from a state home. Based on a popular novel by Ingvar Ambjørnsen (2001)