Cabin Dreams

Genre: A six-part documentary series (23,5 min. each)
Release: 2010, TV2
Scriptwriter and director: Kenneth Elvebakk
Photographers: Kenneth Elvebakk, Trond Høines and Karoline Woie
Main editor: Robert Stengård
Producer: Hege Michelsen
Executive Producer: Hilde Skofteland

A small and simple cabin in the mountains is a national romantic dream for many Norwegians. In keeping with an old tradition, many of the new millionaires in Norway and others with money in their pockets would like to have a cabin in the mountains. As a consequence, Norwegian cabin culture is reaching new heights.

The mountain community of Vestre Slidre wants to compete with Beitostølen, Tyin, Trysil and Hemsedal for new cabin owners. Over the course of a year we follow the expansion project. One thousand new high standard cabins are to be built, as well as a large downhill ski facility. We follow the process while meeting farmers, landowners, politicians, labourers, and old and new cabin people. Today, some 32 000 Norwegians are planning to buy a cabin in the mountains. Valdres provides insight into this new Norwegian cabin culture.Valdres has received developmental support from Norwegian Film Fund and TV2.