February 2011, Issue 13
Dollhouse Tourism, Norway
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landmarks such as particular stones are ascribed to trolls. A Scandinavian folk belief that lightning frightens away trolls and jötnar appears in numerous Scandinavian folktales and may be a late reflection of the god Thor's role in fighting such beings. In connection, the lack of trolls and jötnar in modern Scandinavia is explained as a result of the "accuracy and efficiency of the lightning strokes."
The Norwegian landscape with the fjords and steep mountains has inspired many artists and writers. One worth mentioning is the wonderful filmmaker Ivo Caprino (1920-2001) who made fairytales come to life with dolls and miniature scenes in his movies and continues to be an inspiration to many.
Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is a movie in a class of its own, and equally entertaining for children and adults. The superior quality of the movie and - for its time - highly advanced technology have impressed and enchanted audiences and film critics worldwide for over 30 years! No other movie in the world has enjoyed greater success in a local market. Pinchcliffe sold 5.5 million theatre tickets in Norway - a country of just over 4 million people!
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