The Norwegian series Power (Makta) will focus on Norway’s former Prime Minister and prominent leader of the Labour Party, Gro Harlem Brundtland.
The series just received NOK10 million from the Norwegian Film Institute towards its NOK 136 million budget.
According to the NFI, Power will follow the internal power struggle in the Norwegian Labour Party in the late 70s, as Brundtland navigates her path to become Labour leader and eventually Norway’s first female Prime Minister.
Brundtland has been an influential figure in Norwegian politics, leading the Labour Party three times to victory (1981, 1986 to 1989, 1990 to 1996). Trained as a physician, she is also a former director general of the World Health Organisation, and a leading advocate of environmental sustainability.
According to the media outlet ‘Dagsavisen’, Power will be the first TV drama about Brundtland and the Norwegian Labour Party’s recent history.
The 12-part series is created by seasoned writer Johan Fasting (Home Ground) together with actors Silje Storstein (Witch Hunt, Young & Promising) and Kristin Grue (Beforeigners, The Machinery) who both came up with the idea.
Director Yngve Sve Flikke (Home Ground, Ninjababy) serves as concept director. Motlys’ Kathrine Hagen and November Film’s Camilla Brusdal are producing for NRK. Details about the ambitious TV show will be unveiled closer to the start of principal photography, in the fall 2021.
Two other TV series received support from the Norwegian Film Institute:
The NFI also supported two feature films: