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| The Secret Club |
| Original title |
Den hemmelige klubben |
| Type |
Documentaries |
| Director |
Kenneth Elvebakk |
| Short summary |
A secret club for homosexuals was established in Oslo in 1950, when homosexuality was a criminal offence in Norway. With humour and a touch of sadness, a group of older homosexual men recall titillating episodes from their youth, as well as the negative reactions from society. Arne Heli (78) is both a father and a grandfather, but also one of the pioneers of the homosexual movement in Norway. Hans Marius Trøseid (68) chose to live the rest of his life in celibacy, while Ulf Tveten (68) decided to marry a woman. We also meet men from Sweden and Denmark. |
| Screenplay |
Kenneth Elvebakk |
| D.O.P |
Haakon Wettre |
| Editor |
Torkel Gjørv |
| Sound |
Kenneth Gustavsen |
| Producer |
Hanne Myren |
| Production company |
Medieoperatørene AS |
| Country of origin |
Norway |
| Release date (national) |
2003-01-14 |
| Technical information |
| Format |
DVCAM |
| Colour |
Colour - B/W |
| Length in min's |
55 |
| Festival participation |
Tromsø International Film Festival 2003
2003 Norwegian Documentary Film Festival, Volda
Norwegian Short Film Festival Grimstad 2003
2003 Oslo Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Oslo, Norway
2003 Pink Filmdays, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Brussels Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
FIPA - Festival International de programmes audiovisuels
Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Inside Out - Toronto Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NewFest G & L, New York
Reel Affirmations - Washington G & L Film Festival
Mix Brazil Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Vinokino Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Finland
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| Prizes received |
Mix Brazil Gay & Lesbian Film Festival: Audience Award: Best Documentary
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Director biography:
 Kenneth Elvebakk (b. 1966 at Hemnesberget) is educated from the University of Oslo, Norwegian School of Management and Oslo Film and Television Academy. He has made the award winning documentary The Secret Club and received the Norwegian Television Award 'Gullruten' for Hullabaloo (TV-series).
Filmography:
2007: 3269 Daisy (documentary)
2006: Hullabaloo (documentary and tv series)
2003: The Secret Club (documentary)
2000: A positive life (documentary)
1997: Out of order (short fiction film)
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