Ugler i mosen

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Ugler i mosen
Directed by Ivo Caprino
Written byIvo Caprino
Produced by Per G. Jonson
Starring Grethe Nilsen
Release date
  • 26 December 1959 (1959-12-26)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryNorway
LanguageNorwegian

Ugler i mosen is a 1959 Norwegian mystery and adventure family film directed by Ivo Caprino. The title, which literally means 'Owls in the Moss', is based on the idiom det er ugler i mosen 'I smell a rat; there is mischief afoot'. [1]

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The film was written by Caprino as an adaptation of Finn Havrevold's children's book Marens lille ugle (Maren's Little Owl). [2] [3] [4] The leading role was played by 12-year-old Grethe Nilsen, [5] and the film also featured Sverre Hansen, [6] [7] Turid Balke, Kjetil Bang-Hansen, Egil Hjorth-Jenssen and Aud Schønemann.

Animation figures also played central roles in the film. [2]

Plot

The Monsen family has inherited uncle Pavel's house in southern Norway. When listening to an old phonograph, the children hear uncle Pavel tell about a hidden fortune, but to find it they have to solve four mysteries.

Cast

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References

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