Vinterland (film)

Vinterland is a 2007 film directed by Hisham Zaman and produced in Norway.

Plot
Renas, a Kurdish refugee living in the northern part of Norway in a remote desolate place, is awaiting the arrival of his fiancée, Fermesk. The couple have never met before, and their first encounter at the airport does not meet up to their expectations.

Reviews
The film was given a grant of NOK1.5 million in early 2006, and was selected as the opener for the 2007 Tromsø International Film Festival.

The film was reviewed by all major newspapers, receiving a "die throw" of 5 out of 6 in Aftenposten and Dagbladet, and 4 in VG and Nordlys

Awards

 * Best Actor (Årets mannlige skuespiller), Raouf Saraj, Amanda Awards, Norway, 2007.
 * Grand Prix José Giovanni, Festival International Du Film De Montagne D'Autrans, France, 2007.