Are Kalvø

Only Countryfolk Long for Home

Berre bønder lengtar heim

Once and for all: Which is best – town or country?

For as long as Are Kalvø has lived, people have been arguing about town and country. Other arguments get settled. But not this one.

The time has come to put this conflict behind us and channel our energies into solving the world’s big problems instead.

Are Kalvø is ready to sacrifice himself for the cause. He’ll spend one month in Norway’s smallest municipality and another month in Europe’s biggest city. Then he’ll compare the two and establish once and for all: Which is best – town or country?

If that doesn’t work, he’ll try and build a bridge.

Photo: Sturlason

Are Kalvø is one of Norway’s leading comedians and satire makers. He’s been doing stand-up for over twenty-five years. He’s also made musicals, revues, an opera, and written a dozen books about different themes such as religion, politics, football, vacationing, hiking and the meaning of life. This has given him a large audience, lots of praise, many prizes and a bit of scolding. His best-selling title, The Hiking Book from Hell, is translated to twelve languages.