2 real historical locations · Norway
A Norwegian film depicting King Haakon VII's refusal to surrender to Germany in April 1940, forcing the government into exile rather than collaborate. A study in royal leadership and moral courage, showing one man's decision that shaped an occupied nation's identity for decades.
CinemaMapped has mapped 2 real historical locations where the story takes place, spanning Norway.
The aging guns of Oscarsborg Fortress sink the German cruiser Blücher on 9 April 1940 — buying the hours that allow King Haakon VII to reject Hitler's ultima...
On 9 April 1940, the German heavy cruiser Blücher led an invasion fleet up the Oslofjord. The 28cm Krupp guns of Oscarsborg — fired by elderly reservist gunners — sank the Blücher with cannon and torpedo fire, killing...
View location →King Haakon VII flees to Elverum and issues his refusal to abdicate — the Elverum Mandate authorises the government to continue the war from exile, making No...
The German ambassador demanded that King Haakon appoint a Quisling government. At Elverum on 10 April 1940 the King publicly refused, declaring he would rather abdicate than appoint Quisling. Parliament endorsed the d...
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