Culture Calendar 22nd - 28th March

1. Hva vil folk si (What will people say?)

An internationally acclaimed movie directed by Iram Haq has touched many hearts in Norway and worldwide. Although it was released in 2017, it has recently been added to NRK TV and is a must-watch. This coming-of-age tale sensitizes the realities of numerous immigrant youngsters growing up in a foreign land. The heart-touching movie revolves around a 16-year-old south-east Asian girl growing up in a strict family in Norway and her journey to cope with cultural clashes. Growing up in a strict family, Nisha is not allowed to do many of the things that she sees her Norwegian friends doing. When she tries to break the shackles of patriarchy and fight against all odds, she is sent to Pakistan, a place where she has never been, in order to learn about her culture and tradition. It is indeed a must-watch for anyone who feels they live in a world of culture clashes.

IMDb Rating —7.4/10

2. Framing Britney Spears

Almost everyone grew up listening to Britney Spears music, but there is more to this celebrity. The controversies around her: from the custody battle over her sons to the shaving her head in 2008, she has often been in the limelight. But what exactly is the truth behind Britney’s situation? Find out for yourself in the hit documentary on NRK TV that explores the feeding frenzy that surrounded Britney since she was ten years old. The documentary is a close look at celebrity culture, misogyny, and the media’s role in influencing people.

IMDb Rating — 7/10

3. Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

This new Netflix Documentary tackles the infuriating details of college admission scandals with over 50 parents bribing top colleges to get their kids into them. The story depicts the life of Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the scheme, including his methods of forging exam scores and bribing college coaches to scam people. This documentary combines narratives and interviews and offers a view of parents who spent anywhere from tens of thousands to millions of dollars to guarantee their children’s acceptance into colleges across America. The 25-million-dollar scam was a media sensation, in large part due to its clear underlying message—that the rich have a different rule book in the country. It shows how Rick Singer and was able to execute the plan and the level of corruption in top universities. Hear directly from the criminal’s mouth how they cheated to get kids into top colleges in this hit documentary.

IMDb Rating — 7.2/10

4. Behind her eyes

This mini-series is a 6-episode binge-worthy Netflix-hit. The story revolves around Luise, a single mother who has an affair with her psychiatrist boss, and her life takes a strange turn when she later meets his wife and is caught in a web of secrets and twists. Based on the bestselling novel by Sarah Pinborough, this psychological adultery thriller will leave you thinking for weeks.

IMDb Rating — 7.2

5. The White Tiger

Dreams, greed, the brutalities of the caste-system, and money come together in this Academy Award-nominated film on Netflix. Based on a book by Aravind Adiga, it tells the story of a young poor boy who goes through all the odds of poverty to rise and become a successful entrepreneur in modern India. But is it as easy as it sounds? «The White Tiger» depicts the divide between the haves and have-nots, the rich and the poor in the country. It is a must-watch!

IMDb Rating — 7.2