22 July

"22 July" is a gripping three-part miniseries that recounts the tragic events of July 22, 2011, when neo-Nazi terrorist Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people, mostly youth attending a Labour Party camp on Utøya Island near Oslo. The series offers a detailed look through the perspectives of survivors, Norwegian political leaders, and the lawyers involved in one of the most devastating attacks in modern Norwegian history. Jonas Strand Gravli portrays survivor Viljar Hanssen, and Anders Danielsen Lie plays the role of the attacker, Anders Behring Breivik.

Interesting trivia:
1. The director, Paul Greengrass, known for his work on "United 93" and "Captain Phillips," used a cinéma vérité style to immerse viewers in the tension and chaos, aiming for a realistic portrayal rather than sensationalism.
2. The actors underwent extensive preparation to portray real-life figures sensitively and accurately; Thierry Giard, who played the defense lawyer, met with the actual lawyers involved to capture their mannerisms and perspectives authentically.
3. To respect the victims and survivors, the production chose not to film on the actual Utøya Island but recreated the setting meticulously elsewhere, demonstrating their commitment to sensitivity and accuracy.

Main Cast of 22 July

Crew of 22 July