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94m
NOR26: The Battle of Oslo
Book Tickets
Synopsis
Australian premiere
Blücher
A box office hit in Norway, this gripping true story of courage under fire recounts the decisive actions of Colonel Birger Eriksen, whose fateful choice shaped Norway's destiny.
9 April 1940. Norway stands under siege as German warships steam toward Oslo. Colonel Birger Eriksen (Bjørn Sundquist), commander of the undermanned Oscarsborg Fortress, has no reinforcements, no clear orders, and time is slipping away. In a bold decision that alters history, he orders the launch of the first shots against the invasion, sinking the heavy cruiser Blücher in a stunning blow. In a symbol of defiance, they heroically stall the enemy advance and buy precious hours before a full-scale occupation can take hold.
Yet victory comes at a steep cost. For ten gruelling hours, Eriksen and his brave garrison endure relentless German bombardment, trapped on their island stronghold. With shells raining down and the fortress crumbling amid the chaos of unyielding assault, Eriksen fights not only to protect his beleaguered nation but to safeguard the lives of his closest comrades and family.
Festivals
OFFICIAL SELECTION (Opening Film) - Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Palm Springs International Film Festival 2026
2025 | Norway
Norwegian with English subtitles
Opening Date
Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
Rating
CTC
Length
94m
Reviews
Bjorn Sundquist portrays Eriksen with appropriate quiet dignity. The audience can feel the weight of every command he must deliver.
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