World Premiere – the film “Restauration – In the Wake of the Emigrants”

World Premiere – the film “Restauration – In the Wake of the Emigrants”

In the summer of 1825, the sailing ship Restauration left Stavanger with 52 hopeful passengers on their way to a new life in America. The journey marked the beginning of the great Norwegian emigration.

Two hundred years later, the ship once again sets course for New York. During the voyage, the crossing is filmed to recreate what life may have been like aboard a small sailing vessel crossing the Atlantic—through storms, calm seas, and powerful human experiences.

Join a unique journey back in history.

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‍Information about the film “Restauration – In the Wake of the Emigrants” can be found here.

Teaser showing some of the first part of the voyage from the upcoming film (as of August 2025).

‍Purchase movie tickets for the premiere at The Norwegian Film Festival on Saturday, March 14, in the main auditorium at Odeon Cinema Sølvberget Stavanger, featuring a red carpet event. An additional screening will take place on Sunday, March 15.

About The Norwegian Film Festival in Stavanger (March 12–14, 2026)  - see more information about this public film festival and its film program here.

The festival is part of The Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund.

Film poster:

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See the detailed program for the premiere evening and feel free to share on Facebook.