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Stories from Norway
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Stories from Norway Season 1, Episode 1: The Diving Tower
In 2008, the small town Hamar decided to build a diving tower, with a 1.5 million kroner budget. Once completed, seven years later, the price had escalated to a staggering 30 million. We follow the deputy mayor of Hamar, who had the idea, through the surreal story of how a simple idea can spiral totally out of control. And how can public officials build a diving board that exceeds the original budget with 2000% without losing their jobs? This is the investigative musical about the world's most expensive diving tower. Watch Stories from Norway Season 1, Episode 1 The Diving Tower in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Stories from Norway Season 1, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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7 episodes
The Diving Tower
In 2008, the small town Hamar decided to build a diving tower, with a 1.5 million kroner budget. Once completed, seven years later, the price had escalated to a staggering 30 million. We follow the deputy mayor of Hamar, who had the idea, through the surreal story of how a simple idea can spiral totally out of control. And how can public officials build a diving board that exceeds the original budget with 2000% without losing their jobs? This is the investigative musical about the world's most expensive diving tower.
22 min
Superstar in Norway
When it was announced that Justin Bieber was scheduled to perform in Oslo, Norway totally lost it. The nation’s disappointment was even greater when Bieber cancelled his performance after just one song, due to some water on the stage. This is the investigative musical about what really happened in the 24 hours when the world's biggest star visited one of the smallest countries in the world.
22 min
Drink and Drive
In Norway, cross-country skiers are superstars, and the biggest star of all is Petter Northug. He is soon wrapped in a scandal when he is caught drink driving, crashing, and running off from the scene of the crime. The scandal is unparalleled and seemed impossible to recover from.
22 min
A Family Affair
Stories from Norway: The Musical! follows Petter Northug through the incredible events and through his darkest hours, telling the story about how you can be forgiven for nearly everything - as long as you keep winning gold medals.
22 min
The Andøya Missile Crisis
In January 1995, a small research rocket is launched from the civilian scientific rocket station Andøya. Its mission is to document the Northern Light for Norwegian and American scientists. Moments later all hell breaks loose, when the Russian military misinterprets the rocket as an American nuclear missile. The Russians have just minutes to retaliate, and for the first time in history they activate their nuclear briefcases. President Boris Jeltsin has only a few minutes to decide: Should he push the button and start a nuclear war? This is the investigative musical about the scariest moment in human history.
22 min
The Scream Heist
It's 1994 - only hours before the opening of the 17th Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway. The whole nation's attention is directed toward Lillehammer - and at the same time, the world famous painting Scream by Edvard Munch is stolen from the National Gallery. Will the police be able to frame and arrest the infamous art thief Pal Enger? This investigative musical, told by everyone involved - including Pal Enger himself, tells the incredible story of a desperate undercover operation where the reputation of a whole nation is at stake.
22 min
The Fairy Tale of the Prince and Princess
How can a single mother with a history from the Norwegian house and party scene end up as Crown Princess? The story of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and Her Royal Highness Mette Marit is a true fairy tale, powered by the heart's ability to fall in love despite all challenges. Norwegian Monarchy, tradition and tolerance was tested to its limits, as Haakon and Mette Marit fought for acceptance from the government, the church and the Norwegian people. This investigative musical follows the Crown Prince and Princess from the party days to the fairy tale wedding.
22 min