Board Control (Brettkontroll) 17 years old

From 1978 to 1989 skateboarding was illegal in Norway, as the only country in the world it was not legal to sell, buy or use skateboard in this period. The film follows two generations of skaters - from the underground culture in the late 70s, with skating on secret locations in the forest around Oslo, to the commercial explosion when skating was legalized in 1989. The film says something about the Norwegian governments overprotective policy, but it also shows the paradox of how the prohibition led to a unique and creative environment.

Credits

Board Control Cast

Name Character
Joachim Trier He was 32, now 50 years old as Himself
Tony Alva He was 49, now 66 years old as Himself

Board Control Crew

Name Department
Marianne Bakke as Director of Photography. Camera
Board Control poster
Board Control (17 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, November 18, 2006
  • Runtime: 28 minutes