Tonight on TV: This is one of the best disaster movies ever, and you’ve never heard of it

In 2015, Norwegian Roar Uthaug filmed The Wave. Inspired by a real landslide that caused a tsunami on the coasts of Tafjord and Nordalsfjord in 1934, the film tells the story of Christian Eikjord, a famous geologist, who tries to protect his family from the disaster.

Based on its success in its country of origin (with over 800,000 admissions, it is the most watched film in Norwegian cinemas), Wave It also enjoys international releases, particularly in France and the United States. Director Roar Utagh thus attracts the attention of Hollywood and is hired on Tomb Raider.

John Andreas Andersen, a former director of photography who worked on Mutiny on Devil’s Island, Headhunters, Babycall and Department V Investigations, was then chosen to replace him on its sequel three years later.

Written by the same screenwriting duo WaveEarthquake is inspired by a real event that happened in Norway in 1904. The main character, Christian Eikjord, this time has to face a terrible earthquake in the city of Oslo, where his family is. Then he will do everything to save his family from this terrible disaster.

Using exactly the same formula as its predecessor, the film primarily emphasizes its characters, who are exceptionally charming, and does not forget to deliver impressive scenes, the special effects of which have absolutely nothing to envy to American blockbusters.

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Earthquake By John Andreas Andersen with Christopher Johnner, Anne Dahl Thorpe, Jonas Hoff Oftebro…

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