BRIDGEWATER — Petter Amundsen looks upon the beautiful fresh snow that has blanketed the world around the Evangelical Lutheran chapel, where he plays the organ.
It’s an incongruous setting, given the conversation in which he is engrossed.
Amundsen is in Norway, where his day job as chapel organist means he has played for King Harald V and Queen Sonja. But he’s talking about what has gripped his heart for the last 10 years — uncovering the secrets of Oak Island in Mahone Bay.
His efforts culminated in a film released in Norway last year that will be shown in London this spring, but the amateur cryptologist is making plans to show it beforehand in Nova Scotia.
The film will debut in 40 theatres in England beginning April 23, though Amundsen would like a screening in Chester on April 13, a year to the day after its release in Norway.
Amundsen has made three trips to film on Oak Island since 2003, the most recent in 2011. He believes the movie will generate interest in Oak Island and boost tourism in the region.
“From the interest gathering in Norway, I assume there will be tremendous international interest as well,” Amundsen said.
“It is a very effective film that is creating enthusiasm around the Oak Island saga.
“People come out of the cinema with stars in their eyes. This is something quite effective that could impact tourism if it is handled well.”
Chester Playhouse general manager Erick Bickerdike is holding April 13 open.
“It sounds like a very interesting film; we’d love to have it here.”
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http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/553971-film-has-unique-view-of-oak-islandThe provincial Tourism Department said it will contact Amundsen about potential opportunities to show the film that could involve museums.
Subject: Film has unique view of Oak Island 
Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:56 am
