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Nr. 24

  • 2024
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
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Sjur Vatne Brean in Nr. 24 (2024)
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Young apprentice Gunnar Sønsteby from Rjukan decides to resist Nazi-Germany on the day of the invasion to later become the leader of the "Oslo-gang" carrying out countless daring acts of sab... Read allYoung apprentice Gunnar Sønsteby from Rjukan decides to resist Nazi-Germany on the day of the invasion to later become the leader of the "Oslo-gang" carrying out countless daring acts of sabotage making him Norway's greatest war hero.Young apprentice Gunnar Sønsteby from Rjukan decides to resist Nazi-Germany on the day of the invasion to later become the leader of the "Oslo-gang" carrying out countless daring acts of sabotage making him Norway's greatest war hero.

  • Director
    • John Andreas Andersen
  • Writers
    • Erlend Loe
    • Espen Lauritzen von Ibenfeldt
    • Petter Ringen Johannessen
  • Stars
    • Sjur Vatne Brean
    • Erik Hivju
    • Philip Helgar
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    17K
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    POPULARITY
    2,184
    457
    • Director
      • John Andreas Andersen
    • Writers
      • Erlend Loe
      • Espen Lauritzen von Ibenfeldt
      • Petter Ringen Johannessen
    • Stars
      • Sjur Vatne Brean
      • Erik Hivju
      • Philip Helgar
    • 61User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Sjur Vatne Brean
    Sjur Vatne Brean
    • Gunnar Sønsteby
    Erik Hivju
    • Gunnar Sønsteby the older
    Philip Helgar
    • Edvard Tallaksen
    Magnus Dugdale
    Magnus Dugdale
    • Andreas Aubert
    Jakob Maanum Trulsen
    • Karl Erling Øhrn Solheim
    Jacob Jensen
    • Jens Christian Hauge
    Flo Fagerli
    Flo Fagerli
    • Anne Solheim
    Ines Høysæter Asserson
    Ines Høysæter Asserson
    • Reidun Andersen
    Lisa Loven Kongsli
    Lisa Loven Kongsli
    • Gudrun Collett
    Martin Karelius Østensen
    Martin Karelius Østensen
    • Philip Hansteen
    August Wittgenstein
    August Wittgenstein
    • Siegfried Fehmer
    Per Kjerstad
    • Karl A. Marthinsen
    Jørgen Cleve Broch
    • Knut Haugland
    Sigurd Solheim
    • Henrik Hop
    Lars Jørgensen
    • Birger Rasmussen
    • (as Lars August Jørgensen)
    Ulrik William Græsli
    • Gregers Gram
    Benjamin Myhre
    • Max Manus
    Svein Sturla Hungnes
    • Einar Forfang
    • Director
      • John Andreas Andersen
    • Writers
      • Erlend Loe
      • Espen Lauritzen von Ibenfeldt
      • Petter Ringen Johannessen
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    8vanenikolic

    Talented storytelling!!

    Subtle, delicate, true Scandinavian style.

    A touching real story, presented in a non cliché way.

    Went for it on a random Friday night, with zero expectations, but ended up surprisingly engaged ever since the beginning, and eventually sobbing at the end of it.

    Sjur Vatne Brean gives a compelling performance and I believe that he managed to embrace successfully the core of Gunnar Sønsteby's personality and show it on screen.

    A breath a fresh air on the scene of WWII-themed movies. A must-watch for everyone interested in this part of modern history or just a fan of some good Scandinavian cinema.
    10bradpomerance

    Just oustanding.

    I have seen countless World War II-focused films. Let's just say, I watch virtually anything and everything that is released that features World War II stories.

    So I would say that Number 24 is not your standard Second World War film. In stumbling upon this picture on Netflix, I never anticipated that I would come away feeling that Number 24 was one of the most compelling World War II films I have ever seen.

    Number 24 brilliantly presents the most challenging of moral dilemmas that so often face combatants in war, especially a war as horrific as World War II.

    For those who appreciate World War II films, I offer Number 24 my highest recommendation.

    Bravo.
    8BenignPillows

    The Man In The Sixpence

    This was surprisingly good! Seeing it was coming, I was like "Right, another movie that's only there to one-dimensionally worship a Norwegian war hero, so that we can feel like the good guys."

    Well, for one thing, it's kind of hard to avoid with Sønsteby, as the facts show he _was_ a hero in a lot of ways. And yet he gets thoroughly challenged in the present-day part of the narrative. This provides important nuance. The Resistance reportedly killed 82 of their own countrymen. Maybe it's naive to think there was a good (enough) reason in each case.

    This movie has at least 3 things going for it: First of all, suspenseful pacing - you're not bored for a second.

    Second of all, the lead actors, especially for young Sønsteby. Sjur Vatne Brean. What a talent, and what perfect casting! It's ironic, because Sønsteby survived partly by being inconspicuous and in control of his emotions. However, that wouldn't work on the big screen. Brean is good-looking and charismatic, and an actor can't be stone-faced.

    He is still very believable as a man of integrity and authority, while his face shows the toll it all takes on him.

    You'd be forgiven for wondering if he ever considered dropping the sixpence - in the movie universe, all the Nazis really had to do was look for the only guy who wears a sixpence all the damn time! Inside and outside, in cafés, offices... In real life it was commonwear; in the movie I don't remember seeing anyone else wearing one!

    Again, though, in a movie you have to establish the lead character. The silhouette with the sixpence is iconic. His trademark. If not every Norwegian instantly recognized it before this movie, they will now. And who knows, maybe it will become a symbol of resistance, freedom, and democracy again, in the times we might have ahead.

    Third of all, the movie is smartly plotted, with a nice twist that ties back to the beginning, while at the same time touching on the movie's central theme. This sets it apart from the typical biopic or war movie.

    It's nice to have someone and something to believe in, especially in our uneasy times. This movie reminded me of that. And the hero doesn't need to be perfect for that, just believable in his qualities.
    8theRetiree

    There's a reason "Quisling" is now a Noun

    Another in a long line of movies about Resistance groups, and yes even Nazis have wives and children who love them, but the question posed by the young student has an easy answer: go talk to somebody who experienced the holocaust from the inside. Sadly the folks who need to see this movie, and ask themselves these questions, won't. The French, Norwegians, Danes, and Low Country citizens were entirely justified in their judgements and actions-and yes, so were the Russians. The real issue confronting the students, and the viewers of this movie, is: what side are you on, and what are you going to do if confronted by the kind of crisis that overwhelmed poor Norway? There's plenty of evidence that there were indeed many captive occupied people, and many "good Germans," who chose to keep their heads down. Fortunately, there are always a few of extraordinary courage and moral certainty. We just have to hope they're around when you need them.
    8scinvestor

    A Powerful Tale of Humanity in Chaos

    "Number 24" is a deeply moving Norwegian film that dives into a war-torn environment, where notions of resistance, freedom, and the sacred duty of liberation clash with the equally profound values of friendship and the ultimate sanctity of human life. It's a story that doesn't offer easy answers but instead asks us to sit with the complexities of human choices in impossible situations.

    The audience is drawn into a delicate and artful struggle of emotions, questioning the very nature of what is right and wrong. This subjectivity feels especially raw in the chaos of war, where morality becomes fluid and every decision carries immense weight.

    With breathtaking performances and stunning cinematography, the film portrays the harshness of its setting while highlighting the fragile beauty of human connection. It's a story that stays with you, making you reflect on what truly matters when ideals and lives are on the line.

    A must-watch for anyone who appreciates emotionally charged storytelling that challenges the mind and touches the heart.

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      During WWII, there were many saboteur groups in Norway. No. 24 was the leader of "Oslogjengen" (The Oslo Gang). Max Manus was part of the same group and was another well known saboteur. In 2008, the movie Max Manus was released, which followed Max's part.
    • Quotes

      Gunnar Sønsteby: I have 5 Drawers in my head. The three top drawers I open all the time. Draw number four I open less often. I closed the bottom drawer May 8th, 1945, and haven't opened it since.

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      Writtent by Kristoffer Lo, Brynjar Leifsson, Hilde Skaar

      Performed by Hilde Skaar

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Norway
    • Languages
      • Norwegian
      • German
      • English
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • No. 24
    • Filming locations
      • Rjukan, Tinn, Norway(The older Sønsteby talks)
    • Production companies
      • SF Norge A/S
      • Motion Blur Films
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      • $3,340,714
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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