Question 1

Why was the release of Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat postponed for two years?

Accepted Answer

The release was postponed first due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying filming, then because producers didn't want to release a war movie when the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022.

Question 2

What real-world verification did the film receive from a Norwegian soldier who fought in the battles?

Accepted Answer

Eystein Røset, the only living Norwegian soldier from the battles in Northern Norway, attended a pre-screening and said: "This is exactly how it happened."

Question 3

Despite the Allied victory at Narvik shown in the film, what happened to Norway shortly afterward?

Accepted Answer

Norway surrendered to Germany in June 1940 after British and French forces withdrew, leading to a German puppet state called Reichskommissariat Norwegen that lasted until May 1945.

Question 4

Why were some street scenes filmed in Drammen instead of Narvik?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were filmed in Øvre Storgate in Drammen, Norway because Narvik was burned down during the actual events portrayed in the movie.

Question 5

What historical significance does the Battle of Narvik hold in World War II?

Accepted Answer

The battle at Narvik marked Nazi Germany's first major defeat in World War II.

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