Library Resources

Max Manus: Man of War  (2011; 113 minutes)

An adrenaline-pumping thrill ride & the true story of one man's heroic actions as a Norwegian resistance fighter involved in liberating his country from the occupying Nazi forces during WWII.

Heroes of Telemark (1965; 131 minutes)

The exciting true story of WWII Norwegian resistance fighters attempts to prevent the Nazis from obtaining “heavy" water, a vital component in the making of an atomic bomb. Starring Kirk Douglas.

Hamsun (2006; 154 minutes)

In this epic story of love and treason, Max Von Sydow gives a career-crowning performance as Knut Hamsun, Norway's controversial Nobel Laureate, who stunned the world by becoming the only major European artist to side with the Nazis in WWII.

Buddy (2005: 100 minutes)

A vibrant young cast explores the true meaning of friendship and love in a heart-warming story about hijinks, crazy roommates and reality television.

Norway From the Land of Vikings (2003; 80 minutes)

A travel and adventure film from filmmaker Dale Johnson that covers the entire country from south to the North Cape, the northern-most point in Europe.

Rick Steves' Scandinavia   (2012; 180min)

Rick Steves' Europe TV shows (2000-2012) on traveling Scandinavia: Denmark (Copenhagen & beyond), Norway's West & Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm,  and Helsinki & Tallin (Baltic Sisters).

Great Courses: The Vikings (2005; 6 discs with 36 30min lectures)

In a series of 36 lectures by Dr. Kenneth Harl of Tulane University, you will understand the Vikings as never before, not only as warriors, but also as merchants, artists, kings, raiders, seafarers, shipbuilders, and creators of a remarkable literature of myths and sagas.

St. Olaf Christmas in Norway (2006; 120 minutes)

In 2005 the renowed St. Olaf Choir recorded “A St. Olaf Christmas in Norway” with the Nidarosdomens Jentekor and esteemed soloist Randi Stene in Trondheim, Norway.