Line Steine Oma

On July 22, 2011, Norway was struck by the worst terrorist attacks in the nation’s modern history. In this documentary, we follow the events minute by minute – from the explosion in the government quarter to the mass killings on Utøya. Through extensive material including new interviews with survivors, rescue personnel, police, politicians, and eyewitnesses, as well as previously unpublished surveillance footage, a unique and detailed picture emerges of the day that forever changed Norway.

We follow the AUF youths on Utøya before, during, and after the tragedy of July 22—the story of how a summer paradise and "island of love" was taken over by a mass murderer on a Friday afternoon. These are diverse, surreal, and harrowing accounts, but also stories of resilience, solidarity, and incredible strength.