"NR. 24" is a true story about Gunnar Sønsteby, a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II. He was a key agent for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), code-named "24," working to disrupt Nazi rule in Norway. The story has been made into a Netflix film also titled "Number 24".
Here's a more detailed look:
Gunnar Sønsteby: He was a highly decorated resistance fighter in Norway during World War II.
SOE Agent: Sønsteby worked for the British SOE, an organization that placed operatives in occupied European countries to undermine Nazi control.
Code Name: He was assigned the code number 24 by the SOE.
"No. 24" Movie: A Norwegian film, "Number 24," tells his story.
Film Details: The film, produced by Motion Blur and distributed by SF Studios, was a major project and part of a wave of Norwegian WWII dramas, according to Nordisk Film & TV Fond.
Historical Context: The film depicts the challenges and exploits of Sønsteby during the five years Norway was under Nazi occupation.
Real-life Inspiration: The movie mirrors some of the events described in Don Pugnetti Jr.'s book "A Coat Dyed Black: A Novel of the Norwegian Resistance," though with differences in setting.