Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl (Pål Sverre Hagen) crossed the Pacific Ocean in a balsa wood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that South Americans already back in pre-Columbian times could have crossed the sea and settle on Polynesian islands. After gathering financing for the trip with loans and donations, they set off on an epic 101 day-long journey across 8,000 kilometers, all while the world was watching. KON-TIKI tells about the origin of Heyerdahl’s idea and the events surrounding the group’s voyage. 118 minutes.  In Norwegian with English subtitles. Presented as part of The Scandinavian Library’s Nordic Film Series.

Free; donations accepted.

Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees are served at 1pm. Lunch (not included) is available in the Kaffestugan, which is open 11am to 3pm every Saturday.

After their public showing movies in our film series become part of the Scandinavian Library’s collection of DVDs available for borrowing by Library members.