Ragnar Sørensen

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Ragnar Sørensen

Born February 16, 1915 · Oslo, Norway

Died February 3, 1998 · aged 82

No biography available.

Known For

Boys from the StreetsBoys from the Streets · 1949
Boys from the Streets
★ 7.21949
MovieDrama
The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street.
Gylne ungdomGylne ungdom · 1956
Gylne ungdom
★ 6.51956
MovieDramaRomance
Student Tom Polden lives in difficult conditions at home. His mother lives constantly on the memories of her deceased husband. Her little hat shop is rather poor and the economy is peal. Tom constantly hear about the magnificent father, and becomes a big blow when he overhears his father shot himself because he had embezzled a substantial amount of money.
The Passionate DemonsThe Passionate Demons · 1961
The Passionate Demons
★ 4.91961
MovieDrama
A youthful drama about a young guy and his struggles with his hatred of his father. Not even a relationship with a good-looking girl seems to cool his emotions.
Death Is a CaressDeath Is a Caress · 1949
Death Is a Caress
★ 6.01949
MovieDramaRomance
An engaged mechanic begins a tempestuous affair with a rich married woman.
ToyaToya · 1956
Toya
★ 5.01956
MovieFamilyDrama
A little girl named Toya comes to Norway as a refugee and gets adopted by a family in Stavanger. A misunderstanding makes Toya suspected of stealing from her new family. Toya runs away from home.
VennerVenner · 1960
Venner
★ 6.31960
MovieCrimeDrama
Mountain climbing and its dangers get a different twist in this standard drama by Norwegian director Tancred Ibsen. When one of two climbing buddies returns from an attempt to scale Eagle Peak, he is happy to claim his award for being the first to reach the summit. But his celebration is short-lived after his friend comes back down from the mountain with another version of his "victory" climb. This second version has the supposedly successful climber cast as an attempted murderer. The story behind the climb comes out in flashbacks as the Alpine Club reviews the accusation.
Lake of the DeadLake of the Dead · 1958
Lake of the Dead
★ 6.61958
MovieHorrorMystery
A group of friends travel to a cabin in the Norwegian forest. It's a rumour that at night a crazy man can be heard screaming at a lake nearby the cabin.
Millionær for en aftenMillionær for en aften · 1960
Millionær for en aften
★ 8.01960
MovieComedyRomance
Shipping broker Landheim tries to save a failing theater, but falls in love. Is the broker a journalist, and the actress a prima donna? Who knows?

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Oslofilm: Nye forstadsbaner i OsloOslofilm: Nye forstadsbaner i Oslo · 1958
Oslofilm: Nye forstadsbaner i Oslo
1958
MovieDocumentary
About the work of providing the growing city of Oslo with a network of tramways to the new suburbs: the Lambertseter Line, the Østensjø Line to Bøler, and the Grorud Line. ***** 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.

Script

Oslofilm: Akerselva: Med filmkamera fra Puttmyrene til NylandOslofilm: Akerselva: Med filmkamera fra Puttmyrene til Nyland · 1949
Oslofilm: Akerselva: Med filmkamera fra Puttmyrene til Nyland
1949
MovieDocumentary
We follow the Akerselva from Puttmyrene where it starts, through Nordmarka, Maridalen, Sagene, Grünerløkka and all the way down to the outlet in the Oslofjord. // 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.

Cinematography

Oslofilm: Kraft til byenOslofilm: Kraft til byen · 1951
Oslofilm: Kraft til byen
1951
MovieDocumentary
A docudrama about Oslo’s electricity supply. The film depicts a power outage, provides some historical background on Oslo Lysverker, and examines a modern electricity supply network. ***** 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.

Cinematography

Oslofilm: Byen og gateneOslofilm: Byen og gatene · 1951
Oslofilm: Byen og gatene
1951
MovieDocumentary
A presentation of some of Oslo’s streets and places, viewed through a historical lens reaching back to the Middle Ages. We trace the city’s development from its original location in Bjørvika to Christian IV’s new city behind Akershus Fortress. The use of the street network has also evolved, along with changes in modes of transport. ***** 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.

Cinematography