Tree of Knowledge
Kundskabens træ
Synopsis
As a group of Danish children pass into adolescence, gradually the most popular girl becomes an outcast, for trivial reasons that she never understands.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eva Gram Schjoldager
Elin
Jan Johansen
Niels-Ole
Line Arlien-Søborg
Anne-Mette
Marian Wendelbo
Elsebeth
Gitte Iben Andersen
Lene
Brian Theibel
Willy Bonde
Erno Müller
Mr. Særlang, class teacher
Merete Voldstedlund
Anne-Mette's mother
Karin Flensborg
Elin's mother
Knud Andreasen
Elin's father
Lone Elliot
Maj-Britt
Astrid Holm Nielsen
Ina
Bo von der Lippe
Jørn
Morten Nautrup
Flemming
Martin Lysholm Jepsen
Helge
Anders Ørgård
Gert
Dan Rørmand Brøgger
Torkild
Lars Spang Kjeldsen
Søren Roland
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nils Malmros
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Cryer, Nils Malmros
- Original Title
- Kundskabens træ
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Per Holst Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nils Malmros
Frederick Cryer, Nils Malmros
Jan Weincke
Janus Billeskov Jansen, Merete Brusendorff
Per Holst
Department Leadership Roster
Nils Malmros
Director
Frederick Cryer
Writer
Jan Weincke
Director of Photography
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Per Holst
Producer
Nils Malmros
Writer
Merete Brusendorff
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tree of Knowledge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tree of Knowledge about?
As a group of Danish children pass into adolescence, gradually the most popular girl becomes an outcast, for trivial reasons that she never understands.
Who directed Tree of Knowledge?
Tree of Knowledge was directed by Nils Malmros.
Who stars in Tree of Knowledge?
The principal cast of Tree of Knowledge includes Eva Gram Schjoldager, Jan Johansen, Line Arlien-Søborg, Marian Wendelbo, Gitte Iben Andersen.
When was Tree of Knowledge released and how long is it?
Tree of Knowledge was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.