A fisherman's daughter trades cod for couture in Norway's first color film scandal.
A young Norwegian woman lives in a remote fishing village Dreaming of life in the big city, she sends her photo to a beauty contest. She is appointed to represent Norway in a competition for the "Nordic Venus".
Cinematography
Agfacolor restoration reveals stunning fjord landscapes.
Acting
Sonja Wigert's screen presence launched Sweden's wartime star career.
Production
Norway's first feature in color — a technical gamble.
Director
Arne Bornebusch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sonja Wigert became a Gestapo target during occupation; her film career was weaponized by both sides.
The 'Nordic Venus' contest was real 1930s pseudo-scientific eugenics propaganda masquerading as pageantry.
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