Norway in Revolt

Norway in Revolt ( Alternative title: Men of Norway ) is a short documentary that aired as part of the newsreel The March of Time in September 1941. The 19- minute short film was nominated for the 1942 Oscar.

Action

The episode is about the resistance against the Nazis in Norway. Presented is the training camp " Little Norway ". In the film, illegal radio broadcasts are shown, as well as night escorts in which Norwegian resistance fighters protecting women against attacks German soldiers. Are also reported acts of sabotage and smuggling and escape assistance.

Background

Norway in Revolt was the 20th episode in the eighth season of The March of Time and was released in September 1941 in the cinemas. Since no original recordings were made ​​of the time available, the scenes were re-enacted. In part, refugees from Norway involved in the shooting.