Norwegian International Film Festival has an unquestionable place in International Film Festival circuit. The event usually garners huge number of spectators from all corners of the world, and many eminent personalities in World Cinema used to walk the Red Carpet. The 43rd edition of this festival is scheduled from August 16 – 21 in Haugesund.

The festival organizers have announced that Norwegian films will open and close the festival this year. Nordic disaster movie ‘The Wave’ will open this year’s festival. The screening will mark the world premiere of the flick, and the makers have huge expectations when it comes to audience response. The movie is directed by Roar Uthaug and it is based on real predictions of a natural disaster, based on events from 80 years ago.

Joachim Trier’s ‘Louder Than Bombs’ has been finalized as the closing film for the festival. The movie stars Jesse Eisenberg in the lead role. ‘Louder Than Bombs’ will portray the emotional story of a father and two sons who confronts their feelings of their deceased wife and mother.

Festival director Tonje Harderson is quite happy about the inclusion of more Norwegian films in the festival. “I am very happy to see that local cinema is so well represented, and in so many genres”, said Tonje.

“It is indeed a pleasure to welcome the grande dame of Danish film and theatre Ghita Nørby, and Danish director Bille August, with their films in the main programme”, added Tonje.

The presence of a Bille August movie has enhanced the fame of this year’s festival. His movie ‘Silent Heart’ will conclude the Scandinavian part of the main selection. The movie showcases the story of a family who joins together for a day to take care of a family member who is suffering from an incurable disease. Ghita Norby, Morten Grunwald, Paprika Steen and Danica Curcic are doing prominent roles in this movie.