Peer Gynt
Synopsis
Adapted for Hungarian TV. Dreamy Peer Gynt lives in a small Norwegian village high up in the mountains with his mother, Aase, and his grandfather. Peer Gynt's elderly father and grandfather have squandered everything, but the boy could still make the farm prosper with hard work if he wants to work, not just tell stories and hang around. Peer is living in a dream world, wanting to be king or emperor, running after his impossible visions without thinking. He could make a decent marriage with Ingrid, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, but he just dishonours her and runs away. Solvejg loves her with true love and then goes into the woods to hide, but Peer continues to run away to distant foreign lands...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- István Gaál
- Original Title
- Peer Gynt
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Magyar Televízió Müvelödési Föszerkesztöség (MTV)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
István Gaál
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István Gaál
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Gynt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peer Gynt about?
Adapted for Hungarian TV. Dreamy Peer Gynt lives in a small Norwegian village high up in the mountains with his mother, Aase, and his grandfather. Peer Gynt's elderly father and grandfather have squandered everything, but the boy could still make the farm prosper with hard work if he wants to work, not just tell stories and hang around. Peer is living in a dream world, wanting to be king or emperor, running after his impossible visions without thinking. He could make a decent marriage with Ingrid, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, but he just dishonours her and runs away. Solvejg loves her with true love and then goes into the woods to hide, but Peer continues to run away to distant foreign lands...
Who directed Peer Gynt?
Peer Gynt was directed by István Gaál.
Who stars in Peer Gynt?
The principal cast of Peer Gynt includes Sándor Szakácsi, Anikó Für, Mari Törőcsik, Zoltán Fekete.
When was Peer Gynt released and how long is it?
Peer Gynt was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.