Since the 1990s, the film industry has thrived, producing up to 20 feature films each year. Particular successes were ''Kristin Lavransdatter'', based on a novel by a Nobel Prize winner; ''The Telegraphist'' and ''Gurin with the Foxtail''. Knut Erik Jensen was among the more successful new directors, together with Erik Skjoldbjærg, who is remembered for ''Insomnia''. ''Elling'' and the 2012 adaption of ''Kon-Tiki'' was nominated for an Oscar for the best foreign language film. The TV-series ''Skam'' created by Julie Andem received a cult following and international recognition, with many countries making their own adaptations of the series.