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Salmer fra kjøkkenet

  • Drama
  • Comedy
Confirmed2003-05-157.06.7Trakt

Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.

Kitchen Stories is a 2003 Swedish-Norwegian drama-comedy about two lonely men from rival countries who form an unlikely friendship. When a Swedish efficiency researcher arrives to study a Norwegian farmer's kitchen habits, their initial tension gives way to genuine connection as they navigate post-war mistrust and isolation.

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2004-02-19

Festival / premiere in United States · Rated PG

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Kitchen Stories

YouTube · 2007-03-11
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When was Kitchen Stories released?

Kitchen Stories premiered on May 15, 2003.

What is Kitchen Stories about?

The film follows a Swedish researcher named Folke Nilsson who is assigned to observe Norwegian farmer Isak Bjørvik's kitchen habits from an umpire's chair without speaking to him. As the two men navigate the awkwardness of this arrangement, they gradually overcome their post-war prejudices and become friends.

Who stars in Kitchen Stories?

The film stars Tomas Norström as Folke Nilsson and Joachim Calmeyer as Isak Bjørvik.

Where can I watch Kitchen Stories?

Kitchen Stories has been released and is available through various streaming and rental platforms, though availability varies by region and service.

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