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The Norwegian film Number 24, based on the true story of resistance fighter Gunnar Sønsteby, is now streaming on Netflix and has received widespread acclaim. Directed by John Andreas Andersen and starring Sjur Vatne Brean as Sønsteby, the film follows his actions from 1940 to the end of World War Two, focusing on sabotage operations and assassinations carried out by the Oslo Group.
The film, named after Sønsteby's most used code name, features narration by an elderly Sønsteby addressing students and has earned a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and audiences describe it as a gripping, thought-provoking portrayal of moral complexity and courage under Nazi occupation.
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