The Wave

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Series/Themes: Drama, Spotlight Screenings

Genre: Drama, International

Film Year: 2015

Locations: Norway

Film Length: 104 min.

Director: Roar Uthaug

Featuring: Kristoffer Joner, Thomas Bo Larsen, Fridtjov Såheim

This disaster drama by director Roar Uthaug is Norway’s submission for the upcoming Academy Award Best Foreign Language film. Based on the real 1934 tsunami that hit Norway, the film takes place in the present day when a mountain falls into the Geiranger Fjord, causing a giant wave to come crashing down on a large tourist attraction. With spectacular rural backdrops and strong performances, The Wave was a hit at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Supported by Devils Backbone Brewing Company

Friday, November 6
10:00 PM
Downtown Mall : The Paramount Theater
Add To Calendar 20151106 22:00 20151106 1445039100 America/New_York VFF: The Wave

This disaster drama by director Roar Uthaug is Norway’s submission for the upcoming Academy Award Best Foreign Language film. Based on the real 1934 tsunami that hit Norway, the film takes place in the present day when a mountain falls into the Geiranger Fjord, causing a giant wave to come crashing down on a large tourist attraction. With spectacular rural backdrops and strong performances, The Wave was a hit at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Supported by Devils Backbone Brewing Company

 Downtown Mall : The Paramount Theater Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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