The Tunnel : a suffocating closed door in the heart of Norway
The Tunnel (tunnel in the original version) depicts a scenario as simple as it is effective: as Christmas approaches, a tanker has an accident in a nine kilometer tunnel located in a mountainous area, causing a devastating fire.
Travellers, trapped in this dead-end tunnel, must fight for their survival as emergency services struggle to access the premises due to the difficult weather conditions. The film stars Thorbjørn Harr as Stein, a volunteer firefighter whose daughter, Elise, becomes trapped in the burning tunnel. The tension is palpable throughout the film, making for an engaging and stressful experience.
The international success of Norwegian disaster films
In recent years, Norway has excelled in the disaster film genre, producing works that have attracted large audiences around the world. Among them, The Wave (Bolgen), directed by Roar Uthaug in 2015, tells the story of a devastating tsunami threatening a Norwegian village. The film was praised for its impressive special effects and stunning realism.
In 2022, Trollalso directed by Roar Uthaug, mixes Norse mythology and disaster films. The film depicts the awakening of a legendary creature that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Available on Netflix, Troll It quickly reached an international audience and became the most watched non-English language film in the world. A sequel is currently in preparation.
More recently, in December 2024, the miniseries was released La Palma was released on Netflix. This four-part series follows a Norwegian family on holiday on the island of La Palma, dealing with an impending volcanic eruption. Inspired by real events, particularly the 2021 eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano, the series has been praised for its dramatic tension and the quality of its special effects.
Source: Cine Serie
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