Jorden rundt på to timer

About This Movie

Jorden rundt på to timer is this fascinating travelogue experience from 1949, crafted by Rasmus Breistein, who teamed up with photographer Arild Nybakken. It’s interesting to note that this was Norway’s first full-color feature—imagine the visual impact at the time! The pacing feels thoughtfully measured, allowing the viewer to soak in the diverse landscapes and cultures encountered. It’s less about a scripted narrative and more about the sheer joy of discovery. The practical effects are minimal, of course, being a documentary, but the vibrant colors and the sheer novelty of color film then make it stand out in the context of its era. You really get a sense of adventure and the world’s vastness through its lens.

This film is quite rare in collector circles, mainly due to its age and the limited release of early Norwegian color films. It has an interesting format history, as many collectors seek both the original theatrical release and any subsequent restorations. Given its significance as a pioneering work in Norway's cinematic history, it garners a fair amount of interest, especially among those who appreciate early travel documentaries and the evolution of color film.