Doll’s House, A (1973 Dir. Joseph Losey)

Date: 1973
Director: Joseph Losey
Production Company: World Film Services, Les Films de la Boétie

Stars: Jane Fonda, Edward Fox, Trevor Howard, Delphine Seyrig, David Warner
Location(s): Trøndelag (Norway)

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Storyline:

A wealthy woman who committed forgery in an attempt to help her financially troubled husband and lives in fear of him discovering the truth and its consequences on her life.

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Kristine Linde skates with her friend Nora before she leaves to marry Torvald Helmer.

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After a year of marriage, Nora Helmer (Jane Fonda) tells Dr. Rank (Trevor Howard) that her husband had been coughing all night. Røros in Trøndelag, Norway.

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Dr. Rank reiterates that Torvald must spend winter in the warmer climate of Italy because of his health. Bergmannsgata in the historic copper mining town of Røros.

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The ailing Torvald Helmer (David Warner) appears from the house. Facing north-east on Bergmannsgata in Røros.

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Nora goes inside to find out where Anne-Marie and the baby are while Torvald climbs into the waiting sleigh. Outside Finnegården on Bergmannsgata.

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Dr. Rank waves to Torvald and Nora as the sleigh departs. Bergmannsgata with Finnegården in the background and the corner of Finneveta to the top right.

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On Christmas Eve seven years later, tensions rise between Krogstad and Olssen at the bank where they work after Torvald is promoted to be the bank’s manager. Sangerhuset in Røros, Trøndelag.

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Across town, Nora drinks coffee and eats macaroons. The Peder Hiort restaurant at the southern end of Bergmannsgata, Røros.

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Now with three young Children to buy for, Nora appears from the coffee house with her arms full of Christmas presents. The entrance to the Peder Hiort restaurant.

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Helped by Evan, Nora makes her way home with the gifts and a tree. Looking along Bergmannsgata from Bergstadens Hotel on Osloveien with Finnegården at the corner of Finneveta to the right.

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Nora and Evan walk through the town, past the bank that her husband is soon to take over. The narrow lane adjacent to Sangerhuset on Bergmannsgata.

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Nils Krogstad (Edward Fox) leaves the bank as Nora passes. Sangerhuset on Bergmannsgata.

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At the town's station, a train comes to a stand. Røros railway station on Johan Falkbergets vei, Røros.

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Alighting from the train, the recently widowed Kristine Linde (Delphine Seyrig) leaves the station and heads for the Helmer’s home. Røros station on the line between Støren and Hamar.

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A sleigh brings Dr. Rank, Kristine and Torvald to the bank. Bergmannsgata with Sangerhuset to the right.

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After Torvald goes inside to his office, the sleigh continues onward with Dr. Rank, Kristine on boad. Facing Lorentz Lossius Gata in Røros, looking towards the river Glomma and properties on Flanderborg beyond.

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The light begins to fade towards the end of the day. Lorentz Lossius Gata, looking towards Røros church with the Smelthytta to the left. Røros Museum Smelthytta now stands on the site of the smelter that burnt down in 1975.

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Krogstad walks across a footbridge to meet with Mrs. Helmer. The shot pans to find the icy river Glomma flowing through Røros Smelthytta.

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After Krogstad blackmails her into speaking with her husband about his position, Nora returns home on Christmas morning with a costume for the Boxing Day fancy dress party. The junction of Bergmannsgata, Rau-veta and Mørkstugata.

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The camera pans with Nora as she walks. Bergmannsgata with Rau-veta and Røros church to the left.

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Nora and Dr. Rank leave his house after speaking about the secret that they share. Number 1 Mørkstugata at the corner of Rau-veta.

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The camera follows the sleigh as it sets off with the two on board. Bergmannsgata seen from the corner of Rau-veta with Sangerhuset to the right.

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On the journey, Dr. Rank comments about the snow. Looking south-west on Kjerkgata with Røros church to the top, right of centre.

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Explaining that the Children are at the toboggan run, Nora asks to be dropped off at the church. Facing north-east on Kjerkgata with number 45 to the left.

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The sleigh takes Dr. Rank on to the house. Kjerkgata in Røros.

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Nora walks into the churchyard. Facing the gateway to Røros church on Kjerkgata.

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At the back of the church, Krogstad catches up with Nora and tells her that he has received a handwritten dismissal from his position at the bank. Looking over Røros from behind the church on Kjerkgata.

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Krogstad continues that a letter was now on its way to Torvald describing how he had loaned her money in the past. Facing the back of Røros church on Kjerkgata.

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On Boxing Day evening, whilst the party is in full swing, Kristine looks back at the Helmer’s home after leaving. Looking towards Finnegården on Bergmannsgata in Røros.

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Kristine turns and walks away to visit Krogstad. The alley between numbers 16 and 18 Bergmannsgata in Røros, Trøndelag.