22. juli 22 July
They saved the injured, buried the dead, comforted the grieving and tried to understand. 22 July tells the story of people who through their work and professions were affected by the terrorist attack in Norway on the 22nd of July 2011. Featuring fictional characters, but based on meticulous research, it’s a story about the systems that shape our daily lives and who we are when tragedy strikes.
Awards
Reviews
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“As good as TV gets. /…/ Johnsen and Sletaune have created an ingenious and poignant TV series.”
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“Hard-hitting and nuanced.”
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“Shocking and realistic. /…/ Sara Johnsen and Pål Sletaune delivers an impressive and solid piece of work.”
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“Respectful and critical.”
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“An affectionate and multifaceted portrait.”
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“A powerful July 22 series with pain and critique.”
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“22 July is an impressive accomplishment. /…/ What they have achieved is a difficult feat. They have produced a series that is important. And dignified. /…/ See it.”
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“I hope I have seen the future of Scandinavian TV drama. /…/ The best depiction of reality I’ve seen in a Scandinavian drama series.”
- Director
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Sara Johnsen
- Premiere
- 2020
- Genre
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- Drama
