- Headhunters” (2011): This Norwegian thriller film follows a corporate headhunter who gets caught up in a dangerous game of deception and survival in Oslo.
- “Olsenbanden” series (1969-1999): A popular Norwegian comedy crime series, featuring a gang of small-time criminals attempting various heists and capers, often set in Oslo.
- “Insomnia” (1997): Although set primarily in Tromsø, this Norwegian thriller film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg does have key scenes in Oslo. It tells the story of a detective investigating a murder in the perpetual daylight of the Arctic summer.
- “Oslo, August 31st” (2011): This Norwegian drama directed by Joachim Trier revolves around a recovering drug addict who returns to Oslo for job interviews and visits various locations within the city.
- “Elling” (2001): Based on a stage play, this Norwegian comedy-drama tells the story of two socially awkward men who are placed in an Oslo apartment and their interactions with the outside world.
- “Hunger” by Knut Hamsun: Although not solely set in Oslo, this novel follows the struggles of a young writer living in the city in the late 19th century.
- “The Redbreast” by Jo Nesbø: One of the books in the popular Harry Hole crime series, this thrilling novel is partially set in Oslo and explores the city’s dark underbelly.
- “Out Stealing Horses” by Per Petterson: Although not exclusively set in Oslo, this critically acclaimed novel follows the story of a man who moves from Oslo to the countryside and reflects on his past.
- “The Snowman” by Jo Nesbø: Another book in the Harry Hole series, this crime novel features Oslo as its setting and delves into the investigation of a serial killer who leaves snowmen as his calling card.
- “The Son” by Jo Nesbø: Set in Oslo, this gripping novel explores the story of a young man seeking revenge against those responsible for his father’s death.
- “The Ice Palace” by Tarjei Vesaas: This classic Norwegian novel is set in a small village outside Oslo and tells the haunting story of two young girls and their friendship.
- “Roseanna” by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö: While the main setting of this crime novel is Stockholm, it does include scenes set in Oslo as part of the investigation into a murder mystery.
- “The Half Brother” by Lars Saabye Christensen: Set in Oslo, this novel follows the life of a man from his childhood in the 1960s until adulthood, exploring themes of family, identity, and love.
- “Beatles” by Lars Saabye Christensen: Also set in Oslo, this coming-of-age novel follows four teenage boys in the 1960s as they navigate friendship, love, and their shared passion for music.
- “The Birds” by Tarjei Vesaas: While not exclusively set in Oslo, this atmospheric novel explores themes of isolation and communication through the story of a woman living on the outskirts of the city.
WANDERLIST: Oslo in books and on film
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