section Feature Film Competition

THE CROSSING

  • Johanne Helgeland
  • NO
  • 2020
  • 95 Min

1942. Norway finds itself under German occupation. Gerda and Otto's parents are arrested for providing refuge to Jews. Now the two take it upon themselves to help a pair of Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, flee illegally across the border into neutral Sweden. In the style of an adventure film THE CROSSING narrates the perilous escape of four children to safety.

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Credits

original title THE CROSSING

international title THE CROSSING

german title FLUCHT ÜBER DIE GRENZE

JFBB section Feature Film Competition

  • director Johanne Helgeland

country/countries NO

year 2020

duration 95 Min