Life and Death (Norwegian: Liv og død) is a 1980 Norwegian drama film directed by Petter Vennerød and Svend Wam. The film was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 53rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
, 1h23 Directed byArne Skouen GenresDrama ThemesFilms based on plays ActorsClaes Gill, Wenche Foss, Georg Løkkeberg, Urda Arneberg, Lars Andreas Larssen, Harald Heide Steen Rating65% Just after Sigurd Helmer (Claes Hill) is ordained a bishop, his archrival Tornkvist (Georg Løkkeberg) hands over a letter to the police claiming Helmer obtained his position through foul play. A power struggle between the two ensues which has serious implications for Helmer. The letter proves that Helmer has slandered his competitor Tornkvist in anonymous letters.
, 52minutes Directed byGillian Armstrong GenresDrama ActorsRuth Cracknell, Jude Kuring, Gerry Duggan, Kate Sheil, Kerry Walker Rating62% Mrs Bilson is treated as a simple minded invalid by her family and periodically escapes to sit by the river and listen to the races. She befriends Charlie, a young woman from the city who has come with her husband to seek a new life. Both realises they have much in common, including abusive and unfaithful husbands.