Oslofilm: Klokkeklang

Overview

Santa Claus arrives in front of a small group of four children. The film was a Christmas greeting from the Oslo cinema (Oslo Kinematografer) to their audience, in 1955. It was probably shown as a short film before the main feature at the cinema. Music by the, at the time, pupular band The Monn Keys. **** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.