CPH:DOX is one of Europe's leading festivals for documentary film. This year, nine Norwegian documentaries are selected for CPH:DOX. Two of the films are competing for the main award Dox:Award, while five other films are selected for other competitions. In addition, Norwegian projects will be presented at CPH:Forum and at Kunsthall Charlottenborg.
We will be attending from 23. March to 26. March
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Manager International Relations, Documentaries
As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, U.S. President Joe Biden persuades Jens Stoltenberg to extend his tenure as NATO Secretary General for one final year. During a visit to Kyiv, Stoltenberg vows that the Alliance will stand by President Zelensky ‘for as long as it takes.’
Mikal (12) is born and raised in the hotel room he shares with his parents, both struggling with alcohol addiction. Mikal’s biggest wish is for his mum and dad to stop drinking. But what does it take for someone to change their ways?
Documentary filmmaker Gunnar has filmed himself and his family for over 20 years in a heartfelt attempt to understand his struggles to connect with his only son Jonathan. Growing up without a father, Gunnar is aware that his views on fatherhood and masculinity may be outdated. Yet, when Jonathan was born, he was determined to do better - much better.
GK, a 30-year-old MMA-fighter, who`s whole identity was based on his physicality, faces a life-altering moment after a headfirst dive into the ocean. He`s told to expect a life in a wheelchair. GK desperately explores alternative treatments, delving in to a world that sells hope. Yet, amidst the darkness, he embarks on an inspiring journey of transformation proving that life’s worth goes far beyond physical abilities.
Mosul, the promised Caliphate of ISIS/Daesh, was the most hated city in the world. And it paid the ultimate prize of liberation. Can people heal their broken souls?
Rob Moore, a former candid-camera TV producer, is exposed as a cynical corporate spy. He claims to be a whistleblower exposing corruption and invites two journalists to investigate his allegations. It soon becomes a battle of who is deceiving whom.
The film Open Call questions the relationship between art, citizens, and city municipality. An artist is commissioned to create an artwork to mark the city’s anniversary. A group of Oslo residents are invited to take part, using ‘participation’ as a method.
Never before have so many children and young people suffered from unexplained symptoms. No medical conditions can explain their condition. Two doctors at the University Hospital in Tromsø specialize in treating the undiagnosable.
A film director carefully tries to approach his autistic son. A composer is inspired by a walk deep into the Earth. Both experiencing loneliness and an urge to unite. Can they come to a common ground in the end? The film explores our senses, artistic creation and harmony in life, and is a sensual experience of sound and room.
Truth Bears No Scandal. Photo: Ahmad Ismail
The Inter:Active exhibition takes place at Kunsthal Charlottenborg between March 19-30, 2025. This year, CPH:DOX has invited 12 international artists or collectives to present their work as part of their joint exhibition Untamed: Humanity Rewilded.
Artist Ahmed Umar’s Truth Bears No Scandal is selected for the Inter:Active Exhibition Programme at CPH:DOX.
Read more about Truth Bears No Scandal
Truth Bears No Scandal. Photo: Ahmad Ismail
The Horse Project | Photo: Lars Erlend Tubaas Øymo
CPH: FORUM is the CPH:DOX financing and co-production event dedicated to visually strong creative documentary projects with international potential. Three Norwegian documentary projects feature in this year's CPH: FORUM:
Anatomy of a Genocide (Torstein Grude/Piraya Film)
Pantheras (Anita Norfolk/Folk Film)
The Horse Project (Margreth Olin/Speranza Film)
The Horse Project | Photo: Lars Erlend Tubaas Øymo
Kjersti Mo. Photo: David Malmbekk | NFI
In this new digital landscape, are we putting our resources in the right places?
24. March 2025, 15:15 -16:15 at Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Speakers:
Kjersti Mo, CEO, NFI
Tine Fisher, CEO, DFI
Tomas Eskilsson, Head of Strategy and Analysis, Film I Väst
Barbara Truyen, Commissioning editor, VPRO
Boris Razon, Journalist/ writer
Kjersti Mo. Photo: David Malmbekk | NFI
Directed by Arthur Franck and produced by Arthur Franck & Sandra Enkvist (FI). Co-produced by Thorvald Nilsen, Indie Film Bergen (NO)
Directed and produced by Susanna Edwards (SE). Co-produced by KriStine Ann Skaret, Stray Dogs Norway (NO)
Directed by Nathan Grossman and produced by Cecilia Nessen (SE). Co-produced by Natalya Sarch, Differ Media (NO)
Directed by Violet Du Feng and produced by Violet Du Feng, Joanna Natasegara, James Costa (US, UK). Co-produced by Mette Cheng Munthe-Kaas Ten Thousand Images (NO)
Directed by Simon Klose and produced by Elin Kamlert (SE). Co-produced by Kari Anne Moe and Gudmundur Gunnarsson, Fuglene (NO)
Directed by Andreas Pichler and produced by Nick Pastucha, Andreas Pichler, Christian Drewing (DE, IT). Co-produced by Karl Emil Rikardson, Relation04 Media (NO)
No Other Land | Photo: Yabayay Media
We can offer great talents, experienced professionals, studio facilities, and the most modern technical equipment available.
We also have a spectacular scenery with deep fjords and steep mountains, midnight sun and northern lights – as well as vibrant cities and modern architecture.
No Other Land | Photo: Yabayay Media
Sørfond grants top financing for co-production of fiction and documentary films where the main producer is located in a DAC-country.
Funding is available for different formats with a Norwegian minority co-producer.
This scheme is designed to stimulate increased exports of Norwegian films by providing grants for the marketing and distribution of Norwegian films abroad.
You may apply for funding of collective launch events and financing initiatives held in international arenas.
The film production incentive grants return on costs spent in Norway to international films and series produced entirely or partly in Norway.
I Follow Rivers | Photo: Field Productions
Norwegian Film Institute provides grants for the production and launch of Norwegian films.
Have a look at the great selection of new and upcoming films and get insight into films in production.
I Follow Rivers | Photo: Field Productions
Production Adviser
Adviser Professional Training and Partnership
International Promotion Adviser
Information Adviser Creative Europe MEDIA
Film Commissioner Documentary
Film Commissioner Documentary
