Battle of Oslo

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Battle of Oslo” showing Aug. 15-20 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

“Battle of Oslo” tells the true story of Colonel Eriksen, who, on April 9, 1940, sank a German warship approaching Oslo. His decision delayed the Nazi invasion and saved the king and government — yet he was later treated unfairly by a military commission.

While the outcome of the battle is well-known in Norway, the film delves into the lesser-known post-war trials of Eriksen. Confronted by a military commission, he must defend his actions against criticism for his early surrender of the fortress. Eriksen must fight a battle for fame and honor.

The film combines two story lines and thus becomes both an exciting war film and a thriller intertwined.

“Battle of Oslo” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Aug. 15-20. Showtimes will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at 12:30 p.m.; Sunday and Thursday, Aug. 16 and 20 at 7:00 p.m.; and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 17, 18 and 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona.