“Harvesting the Wasteland” gathered 723,000 viewers around their televisions on International Women’s Day. Tore Tomter (NRK) calls this a success. “It exceeds all expectations. Normally, “The Facts on Saturday” (Fakta på lørdag) levels off at around 400,000 to 500 000 viewers.”

The directors and producer have received a large number of text messages and e-mail from people wishing to express their appreciation of the progra: “Congratulations on a beautiful and touching film!” “So incredibly intimate and sensitive. Visually, it was like being at an exhibit. One of the best documentaries I have seen.” “I want very much to thank you for a warm and good experience! It has been a long time since I’ve seen something this moving. And I especially liked the completely subdued narrative style.” “Congratulations on the film!” Such a good documentary – it deserves a long life both at home and abroad. It is certainly universal.” “The most beautiful program on life that I have ever seen”…