Peer Gynt
Synopsis
Peer Gynt is a charming but lazy and arrogant peasant youth who leaves home to seek his fortune. Confident of success, he has one disastrous adventure after another. In one, he attends the wedding of a wealthy young woman he himself might have married. There he meets Solveig, who falls in love with him. He impulsively abducts the bride from her wedding celebration and subsequently abandons her. He then embarks on a series of fantastic voyages around the world, finding wealth and fame but never happiness. This production is a new and modern take on Peer Gynt as a psychological drama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ole Anders Tandberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Ibsen
- Original Title
- Peer Gynt
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ole Anders Tandberg
Henrik Ibsen
Lotte Bråthen
Department Leadership Roster
Lotte Bråthen
Editor
Ole Anders Tandberg
Director
Henrik Ibsen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Gynt
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What is Peer Gynt about?
Peer Gynt is a charming but lazy and arrogant peasant youth who leaves home to seek his fortune. Confident of success, he has one disastrous adventure after another. In one, he attends the wedding of a wealthy young woman he himself might have married. There he meets Solveig, who falls in love with him. He impulsively abducts the bride from her wedding celebration and subsequently abandons her. He then embarks on a series of fantastic voyages around the world, finding wealth and fame but never happiness. This production is a new and modern take on Peer Gynt as a psychological drama.
Who directed Peer Gynt?
Peer Gynt was directed by Ole Anders Tandberg.
Who stars in Peer Gynt?
The principal cast of Peer Gynt includes Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Gisken Armand, Ola G. Furuseth, Jan Sælid, Thea Lambrechts.
When was Peer Gynt released and how long is it?
Peer Gynt was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.