17 Apr 2008
Fleisch ist mein Gemüse
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Quietest Boy – The Lillebjørn Nilsen Story
A documentary portraying the life of Norwegian folk singer Lillebjørn Nilsen. Lillebjørn's talent brought him into the limelight as a shy 15-year-old. This is his own story about music, fame and an eternal longing for peace.
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