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Producer Ivar Køhn explains how Norwegian medical drama Still Breathing blends fiction and authenticity

Producer Ivar Køhn explains how Norwegian medical drama Still Breathing blends fiction and authenticity

By Michael Pickard
April 10, 2026

In production

Ahead of the launch of Norwegian medical drama LIS (Still Breathing), DQ speaks to producer Ivar Køhn about making a show that blends fictional drama with real-world issues, building a hospital and why it is set to fill a hole in TV schedules.

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