Kitchen Stories
Originally released in 2003. Kitchen Stories is a drama/comedy film. directed by Bent Hamer.
Starring Joachim Calmeyer, Tomas Norström, and Bjørn Floberg
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (123 votes)
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Norway
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Director
Top Cast
Joachim Calmeyer
as Isak Bjørvik
Tomas Norström
as Folke Nilsson
Bjørn Floberg
as Grant
Reine Brynolfsson
as Malmberg
Sverre Anker Ousdal
as Dr. Jack Zac. Benjaminsen
Gard B. Eidsvold
as Bakkemann
Lennart Jähkel
as Green
Leif Andrée
as Dr. Ljungberg
Bjørn Jenseg
as Vaktmester
Jan Gunnar Røise
as Vaktmesterassistent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
Production Companies
- Svenska Filminstitutet
- BOB Film Sweden
- Bulbul Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kitchen Stories about?
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 ...
Who directed Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories was directed by Bent Hamer.
How long is Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Kitchen Stories released?
Kitchen Stories was released on May 15, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kitchen Stories?
The main cast of Kitchen Stories includes Joachim Calmeyer, Tomas Norström, Bjørn Floberg, Reine Brynolfsson, Sverre Anker Ousdal.
Is Kitchen Stories worth watching?
Kitchen Stories has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.