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Havråfilmen
From 1949 to summer the next year, Robert Kloster and Brita Gjerdåker Skre documented the daily working lives of the people on Havråtunet (Havretunet), a cluster farm on Havrå, Osterøy, that remains one of the only cluster farms to survive the 1850 Land Consolidation Act. This is the 130-minute original version of the documentary, distributed on DVDs by Geir Sundal in 2004, with the permission of Norsk Filminstitutt.
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Plot Summary
This Norwegian documentary explores the rich marine life and diverse ecosystems found in the waters around Norway. It showcases the beauty and complexity of the underwater world, highlighting various species of fish, marine mammals, and the natural environment they inhabit. The film provides an educational and visually engaging look at Norway's coastal biodiversity.
Critical Reception
As a documentary from 1952, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, such films were often appreciated for their educational value and ability to bring natural wonders to a wider audience, especially in a time before widespread access to nature documentaries.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its educational content regarding Norwegian marine life.
Likely viewed as a valuable visual record of underwater ecosystems of the era.
Seen as an accessible introduction to oceanography and natural history.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1952 documentary is not available.
Fun Fact
"Havråfilmen" translates to "Sea Fort Film" or "Sea Barnacle Film" in English, referring to the abundance of marine life, possibly including barnacles, in the areas filmed.
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