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201158 min0documentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Life Stories Literature Writing

The White Nigger

201158 min0documentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over 30 books have been written by Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen, seven of which have been adapted into films.

Life Stories Literature Writing

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Aleksander Olai Korsnes

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Over 30 books have been written by Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen, seven of which have been adapted into films.

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Aleksander Olai Korsnes

Aleksander Olai Korsnesdirector

Aleksander Olai Korsnes

Aleksander Olai Korsneswriter

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

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Ingvar Ambjørnsen revisits key locations from his childhood and adult life in Norway. The renowned author, known for over 30 books and seven film adaptations, shares personal anecdotes that shaped his literary career. Through these reflections, Ambjørnsen connects his past experiences with his writing, offering insight into his development as a writer. Directed by Aleksander Olai Korsnes, "The White Nigger" presents a portrait of Ambjørnsen's life and the cultural context that influenced his work.

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