The Wave (2015)
Norway’s The Wave (Bølgen, 2015), directed by Roar Uthaug (Tomb Raider), is a gripping disaster thriller inspired by real-life geological threats. Unlike typical Hollywood blockbusters, this film grounds its spectacle in realism, delivering both heart-pounding suspense and emotional depth.
The Story: A Race Against Time
Geologist Kristian Eikjord (Kristoffer Joner) is preparing for his final day at a scenic Norwegian fjord before relocating with his family. But when he detects alarming seismic activity beneath the mountain of Åkneset, his worst fears come true—a massive rockslide crashes into the fjord, triggering an 85-meter-high tsunami. With only ten minutes before the wave engulfs the town of Geiranger, Kristian must fight against the clock to save his family and warn others before disaster strikes.
