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Det andre skiftet
Young Finn Olaf arrives at the Mo i Rana steelworks and, while befriending crane operator Trond and his wife Margot, embarks on a secret affair with Margot that shatters Trond’s stable existence.
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Plot Summary
The film depicts the difficult reality of women working in traditionally male-dominated industries, specifically focusing on the challenges and discrimination faced by female factory workers. It explores themes of solidarity, exploitation, and the struggle for equal rights in a patriarchal society.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1978, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in English-language databases. However, "Det andre skiftet" is recognized in Norwegian film history for its social commentary and realistic portrayal of working-class life and gender inequality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of factory life.
Notable for its early focus on feminist themes within a Norwegian context.
Considered a significant piece of social realism in Norwegian cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, "Det andre skiftet" (The Second Shift), refers to the double burden many women carried: their paid work and their unpaid domestic labor.
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