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Hansa Green Tour has organized many events, study trips and delegations to Scandinavia since 2010. We are now adding a new chapter by starting a shortfilm documentary series 'Nordic Stories'. Before the Oil is the first in this new series.

Deep in the mountains in southern Norway Odd Kvinen runs a husky farm. Teaching about the energy transition, respect for nature and choices we have to make. We will need more energy while at the same time we want to phase out our oil. But there are realities we must face if we want to change to renewable and more clean energy. But are we willing to change ... ?

Best Short Documentary - IndieX Annual Awards 2024 - Los Angeles

A documentary film by Roel Swierenga

Story and narrated by Odd Kvinen

Director of photography Martijn Heemstra