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Norwegian Sci-Fi short based on William Tenn's short story "Time in Advance". In the far future a law is passed enabling citizens to serve out sentences for crimes they intend to commit, serving the full term, but with a 50% pre-criminal discount. Post-criminals and pre-criminals alike are sent to carry out hard-labour on hellishly perilous, far-flung Convict Planets. Few return. Those pre-criminals who are not killed, drop out before their terms are up, with nothing but scars and nightmares to show for their troubles. Two pre-criminals however manage against all the odds to serve out two full terms for murder, and return to Earth as minor celebrities, with the right to kill one person each.
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Plot Summary
The film depicts the experiences of Norwegian soldiers serving in the UN peacekeeping forces in the Congo during the 1960s. It focuses on the harsh realities and moral dilemmas faced by these soldiers as they navigate a complex and dangerous conflict.
Critical Reception
The film received modest attention upon its release, often viewed as a straightforward depiction of the soldiers' wartime struggles. While not a major critical success, it offered a Norwegian perspective on international peacekeeping operations during a tumultuous period.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers a stark portrayal of the Congo crisis from a Norwegian soldier's viewpoint.
- Highlights the psychological toll and ethical challenges of peacekeeping missions.
- Praised for its realistic, though somber, depiction of conflict.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. However, general audience sentiment typically acknowledges the film's serious subject matter and its attempt to represent the Norwegian experience in the Congo.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the earlier Norwegian productions to tackle the sensitive topic of the Congo Crisis from the perspective of its own soldiers.
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