"Riksmeklingsmannen" - Portrett av riksmeklingsmann Reidar Webster. En dokumentarfilm av Frode M. Skog NRK 1, mars 2005 - Fakta på lørdag. "Riksmeklingsmannen" / "The State Conciliator" - Documentary film, 55 min. (2005) This film is a colourful portrait of Reidar Webster who held the position as ‘State Conciliator of Norway’ for three decades, becoming somewhat of a national celebrity until he stepped down as a public servant in 2004. The film looks behind the façade both of Reidar Webster personally as well as the rather peculiar institution of The State Conciliator. Perhaps it was his unhappy childhood memories of the daily quarrels between his parents that led Reidar Webster to becoming a conciliator? The State Conciliator of Norway (Norwegian: Riksmeklingsmannen) is an arbitrator’s office of Norway. It is invoked in labour disputes, in other words when tariff agreements are disagreed upon. Airing: NRK1 March 2005 / NRK2 April 2005. Produced and directed by Frode M. Skog. Funded by NRK, The Norwegian Film Instiute, Fritt Ord (Freedom of Speech Foundation). Frode M. Skog: Director / editing / producer. (c) 2005 Frode M. Skog frode.m.skog@gmail.com
