Product Details

• Actors: none
• Directors: Richard Bangs
• Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Topics Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002MD3UQY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,665 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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About the Director

Norway in HD

Travel to magical Norway for a tour of its deep fjords, impressive mountains and thriving cities in high definition. When the Vikings set out from here thousands of years ago, they struck fear across Europe, yet today, Norway is the home of the Nobel Peace Center, and is one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world. Visit the Arctic north, go to modern Oslo and Bergen, and sail from Tromsø down the jagged coastline. Finally, experience the emerald Sognefjord, considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth, with explorer Richard Bangs as he seeks to find the meaning of today s Viking spirit in Norway.
Viking Spirit
Why is there such a discrepancy between the ancient stereotype of marauding pirates and modern, civilized Norway? The Viking age ended over a thousand years ago. So why does it still resonate today? Richard Bangs explores the Viking Spirit and how it survives in modern Norway.
A Pioneer
Richard Bangs has spent more than 30 years as an explorer, and is a pioneer in travel that makes a difference. In fact, Expedia.com founder Rich Barton called him Indiana Jones with a conscience. Bangs is the host and co-executive producer of the popular public television series Adventures with Purpose.

Product Description

ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE:NORWAY - Blu-Ray Movie

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very borning, very political, not much scenery, November 1, 2010

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Debra S. (El Cajon, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose: Norway [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

I was so disappointed in this dvd. I thought it would be a travel documentary about Norway, more of a sweeping trip through the country with a bit of history thrown in. Instead it felt very political at times with a lot of museum visits. My husband fell asleep and we turned it off after 55 minutes. I wanted to see some cities, know where I was on a map, and see some the great scenery. Instead, we got a lot of political commentary. All I wanted was to do some traveling for an evening :). I have these good vhs tapes called "The British Isles Collection" by Questar. They are great for plugging into a vhs player and running on a treadmill. Each video is about 65 min and you get a lot of scenery, they show you a map of where you are, give you a bit of history and you can run through a different country in a couple of days! THAT is what I wanted in this dvd.

4.0 out of 5 stars Norwegian History and Scenery, July 24, 2010

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This review is from: Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose: Norway [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

This DVD provided great knowledge of the history of the Norwegian origins. The expectation was to see mostly scenic coasts, fjords and mountains. It was greatly informative, and the pace is simple and slow. The narrative is good; the sites amaszing; and the history surprising.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars experience the greatness of Norway, February 3, 2010

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crow11ad (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose: Norway [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

Got the Viking Spirit? I like movies like Over America and othe documentaries. Ever since going to Disney World and visiting Norway at Epcot, have been very interested in Norway The movie is really good. You learn all about Norway and about vikings. Richard Gangs is the host and does a great job The PQ is amazing. It looks like I am really there. The water is so clear and the colors are alive Audio. This is not going to blow you away like Twister and it's not meant to be. The narration and the Norwegian music in the background really helps the experience The extras are pretty ok. Lets see you get to turn English subtitle on or off, web and order information (keep in mind this was first shown on like pbs) and you also get"also from" which gives you a short preview of Adventures with a purpose.

Overall if you love blu ray and these type of movies this is great and at a great price.