Vidkun Quisling

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This Norwegian propaganda film for Nazism draws on references to both the Viking Age and rural idylls. The film was commissioned by Nasjonal Samling and encourages people to join the ranks of Vidkun Quisling's party, which ruled Norway according to Nazi ideology during World War II.

For the first time, some of Vidkun Quisling's closest followers as well as his opponents come forward and describe their impressions of the Norwegian Nazi leader. The documentary uses unique archive material; films, photos, secret documents, letters and facsimiles. Quisling's own words are also presented to give a deeper profile of the man who still is a Norwegian riddle.