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Krypskyttere

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Krypskyttere
Directed byHans Otto Nicolayssen
Written byHans Otto Nicolayssen
StarringJon Eivind Gullord
Hans Rotmo
Per Gørvell
Nils Gaup
CinematographyHalvor Næss
Edited byBjørn Breigutu
Music byJo Tore Bæverfjord
Hans Rotmo
Distributed byNorsk Film AS
Release date
  • August 27, 1982 (1982-08-27)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryNorway
LanguageNorwegian

Krypskyttere (Poachers) is a Norwegian drama film from 1982 directed by Hans Otto Nicolayssen.[1] the film deals with a conflict between the military and the civilian population over the rights to a military firing range.[2] The Cold War is the backdrop for the story. The main roles are played by Jon Eivind Gullord, Hans Rotmo, Per Gørvell and Nils Gaup.[3] The film is in black and white.

Plot

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Martin, who is doing his military service, is sent out for shooting practice with his squad in his own hometown. Disputes between the locals and the military over the use of a firing range create loyalty conflicts for Martin. The villagers, led by Martin's father, disagree with the military about the right to use the area. International politics also comes into play when the US military wants to deploy missile silos for nuclear weapons in the forest.[4]

Reception

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The newspapers Verdens Gang and Dagbladet gave the film a "die throw" of three out of six.[1]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Krypskyttere, film fra 1982, Regi: Hans Otto Nicolayssen". Filmfront. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Cowie, Peter; Buquet, Françoise; Pitkänen, Risto; Talboom, Godfried (1992). Scandinavian Cinema: A Survey of the Films and Film-Makers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. London: Tantivy Press. p. 96.
  3. ^ Schepelern, Peter (2010). Filmleksikon. Copenhagen: Gyldendal. p. 321.
  4. ^ "Krypskyttere". Norsk folmografi. Nasjonalbiblioteket. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
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