Cheerful and generous articles from the old man against the stream
Dag Solstad is hunting for the novel's essence.
Fragile sustainability on the Perhentian Islands
Southeast Asia's natural stop for backpackers and one of Malaysia's foremost ecotourism destinations is threatened by major operators' development projects.
The center of the world lies in Sunnfjord
Artist mobility seems to be a good thing for both the traveler and the city he travels to.
The town's throaty rope
TRAVEL LETTER: It's not for nothing that this is the most mythologized city in the world, and perhaps one of the most fussy.
The refugees Norway will not help where they are
Far in the north of Syria, the terrorist group ISIS has gone through one defeat after another. Kurdish defense forces are on the offensive against the new ISIS fascism.
Then I handed them, the corals
By: Inger Synnøve Barth Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia: It is strangely jagged, the giant mussel Tridacna gigas, much like the vulva of an old lady who has ...
Absolute compassion
Gender, gender identity, feminism, arranged marriage, LGBT rights, fake drugs in developing countries, HIV / AIDS and good old fashioned charity: The themes in the Wachowski siblings' sci-fi epos Sense8 is not like other sci-fi epos .
I don't like to travel
I don't like to travel; I kept saying that I cannot claim to travel, but that is exaggeration; it is...
Little help in the surrounding areas
LGBT people and other vulnerable groups will not be able to receive adequate help in neighboring Syria. This is one of the themes under Oslo Pride 2015.
The roots of discrimination
Public segregation policy has been abandoned, but racism is at its best in the US southern states.
The true face of Europe
This year's Gold Palm Winners throw us back to reality's brutal everyday life.
To manage accidents
For filmmakers like Eric M. Nilsson and Anne Haugsgjerd, we see the positive of films that doubt their own representation.
Strong diplomas and sweet tones
This year's documentary film festival in Sheffield offered tantalizing testimonies of torture and executions, catchy music documentaries and a disturbing insight into Thomas Quick's confessions.
Desoxification of environmental protection
There was a time when people talked about making climate issues sexy. In Reykjavik, poetry is enough to arouse commitment and attention.
Enemies under the same roof
The chamber play Mandarins paints a simple and clear picture of the essence of war – any war, really.
Short on short films
When the 38. the short film festival in Grimstad starts on Wednesday, a chair will stand empty in honor of the festival's guest of honor who is imprisoned in Russia. "It is important that established film festivals defend filmmakers exposed to persecution," says the general director of the short film festival.
Short films, long conversations
In June, large parts of the film industry gather in Grimstad to showcase, watch and discuss short films in addition to the late night hours.
Vampire on new roads
Ana Lily Amirpour's first feature film is a brilliant example of the vampire movie's ability to constantly renew itself – and perhaps thus live forever.
The consequences of the Norwegian oil adventure
If you look closely, the Norwegian Oil Fund has already been "used up" several times. What can Norway do to save the Oil Fund? And when is the world's central bank's huge money supply falling?
An activity for the bravest among us
A democracy depends on a free press that can report on issues that concern us all. The press, in turn, depends on sources – whistleblowers – but Norwegian media obviously have a way to go when it comes to protecting whistleblowers in today's society.
Essays on literature challenge established notions
Two current, young essayists each settle in their own way with the categories.
Dictator for a day
On the surface, Tropico 5 is merely a colorful and ironic strategy game, but the game also encompasses a number of political and social aspects that extend beyond the work's banana republic.
The solidarity author
Anja Breien's 75 anniversary is celebrated on Wednesday this week with a subject seminar organized by the National Library. This realizes Breien's historical role and continued vitality as a community-committed filmmaker.
What we don't do in our community
There are some things that are not allowed in our society. For example, it is not allowed to scream. Anja Breien gives us films that theme what we want and what we can.