Elling

Elling is a Norwegian film directed by Petter Nss. Shot mostly in and around the Norwegian capital Oslo, the film, which was released in 2001, is primarily based on Ingvar Ambjrnsens novel Brdre i blodet Blood brothers, 1996, one of a series of four featuring the Elling character the others are Utsikt til paradiset A view of paradise, 1993, Fugledansen The bird dance, 1995, and Elsk meg i morgen Love me tomorrow, 1999. The film was followed by an original prequel not based on any of the novels, Mors Elling 2003, and a sequel, Elsk meg i morgen 2005 based on the fourth and last book in the series.

Elling has been released in several languages and has also received one Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

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