In 2011, things went horribly wrong on the island of Utøya during a shocking terrorist attack. The true story drama film 22 July (2018) reconstructs the aftermath of the most violent event in Norwegian history. The Netflix Original continues to impress subscribers.
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6.8 Watch on Netflix • ’22 July’ tells the true story of the aftermath of Norway’s deadliest terrorist attack.
22 July recreates the devastating aftermath of the bloodiest terrorist attack in Norwegian history. On July 22, 2011, a right-wing extremist sowed death and destruction with a car bomb in Oslo and a subsequent shooting at a youth camp on the island of Utøya, killing 77 people.
This compelling film focuses on the grueling physical and mental struggle for survival of a young teenager. His personal road to recovery reflects the resilience of an entire country that, deeply affected by the trauma, refuses to bow to hatred and seeks justice and reconciliation together.
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