Number 24

2024 1h 52m NO

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7.1

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7.5

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★7.1TMDB · 387★7.5IMDB · 18,612

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Synopsis

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On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sjur Vatne Brean
Gunnar Sønsteby (young)
Erik Hivju
Gunnar Sønsteby (old)
Philip Helgar
Edvard Tallaksen
Magnus Dugdale
Andreas Aubert
Jakob Maanum Trulsen
Erling Solheim
Jacob Jensen
Jens Christian Hauge
Flo Fagerli
Anne Solheim
Ines Asserson
Reidun Andersen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Andreas Andersen
Writers: Christopher Grøndahl, Vibeke Idsøe, Erlend Loe
Languages: English, Norwegian
Countries: Norway

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Norwegian.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Andreas Andersen, shot by Pål Ulvik Rokseth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kristoffer Lo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Sjur Vatne Brean and Erik Hivju and Philip Helgar carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt23782584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Andreas Andersen directs. Pål Ulvik Rokseth behind the camera. Kristoffer Lo scores. Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen cuts. Produced in Norway. Dialogue in English, Norwegian.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Norwegian.
3Directed by John Andreas Andersen, shot by Pål Ulvik Rokseth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Kristoffer Lo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sjur Vatne Brean and Erik Hivju and Philip Helgar carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt23782584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 16 themes, including "world war ii", "norway", "national identity", "1940s".
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Original score: Kristoffer Lo
Editing: Kalle Doniselli Gulbrandsen
Production design: Pål Petersen-Bergvik
Costume design: Anne Isene
Makeup / hair: Dorte Pedersen
Sound: Tormod Ringnes
Runtime: 112 min · 1h 52m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $3,301,976
Original language: NO
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Number 24 (2024)
IMDB rating: 7.5/10 · 18,612 votes

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

The Amanda Public Choice Award

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MovieGuys2025-01-04
★ 9/10
I have indirectly been touched by war through my mother. She would seldom talk about her eldest brother but when she did, her obvious love, was always tinged with pain of recalling his loss, at a young age, during war. I'm glad "Number 24" was made.Its bridges the emotional divide between those who have known the pain of loss, of hope, of life and freedom imposed by war and those who have known only peace. I think its a timely message too. As we are seeing, once again, the spectre of global war is slowly raising its hideous head with the loss of personal freedoms, particularly free speech, that accompanies its approach. We all need to understand what war means to appreciate how sacrosanct peace and freedom, really are. Never listen to those who tell you "safety" is a substitute for freedom. Its not. In summary, a moving, compelling, insightful film, that's a wake up call for humanity.A must see, I feel for the young, who may not fully understand how important peace and freedom, really are.
Brent Marchant2025-03-06
★ 7/10
Resistance in the face of tyranny is one of those topics that can make for truly great filmmaking, especially when the subject is timely (as many would contend it is currently). And the latest offering from director John Andreas Andersen serves up an inspiring and engaging tale in that vein. The film follows the experience of Norwegian resistance fighter Gunnar Sønsteby (1918-2012) (Sjur Vatne Brean) in his courageous efforts to take on Nazi invaders who took over his homeland during World War II. Working under the code name Number 24 with a band of longtime friends under the direction of British special forces and the Norwegian government in exile in the UK, Sønsteby coordinated and led an array of raids on German assets in Norway, often at great risk and tremendous personal cost. He also frequently found himself wrestling with his conscience, especially when it came to confronting fellow countrymen who had become Third Reich collaborators, including some individuals he knew personally. Sønsteby’s heroic exploits are presented through a series of flashbacks delivered through a lecture given to students at his alma mater in which his elder self (Erik Hivju) details a variety of these wartime incidents and attempts to answer probing questions from young audience members seeking to understand his motivations and intents in carrying out this mission. The film thus examines the conflicted feelings that he and other peace-loving Norwegians had to contend with at a time when their lives, freedoms and national sovereignty were very much on the line. Andersen does a highly capable job in telling the story of this much-celebrated national hero, even if the narrative is somewhat episodic at times, particularly in picture’s sometimes-meandering opening half hour. Nevertheless, “Number 24” effectively relates an aspect of World War II little known outside of Scandinavia, letting the world know of the bravery of a civil society that rose to the occasion when their liberty and autonomy were threatened in the face of brutal, unrelenting treachery. It’s a lesson we should all take to heart, especially when these conditions loom and place us in a position of vulnerability. Indeed, we should all take heed of the message of this important cautionary tale.