06 Nov 1944
Two Thousand Women
During the Second World War, three downed English airmen hide out with women's internment camp in France.
Alt for Norge
This is a humouristic viewpoint upon Norways history the last 100 years - Since the end of the union with Sweden in 1905. A Guide through Norways history the last 100 years.
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Odd Børretzen Narrator
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