Oslofilm: Jordal Amfi

Directed by Leif Birger Larssen

Jordal Amfi was an indoor ice hockey stadium that was built in Oslo, to host the 1952 Winter Olympics. This film shows how the arena was being prepared, to it was finished and opened in 1951 for said Olympics. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.