Katinka
Ved Vejen
Synopsis
A new foreman, Huus, arrives in a sleepy Danish village, much to the delight of the unmarried women there. However, Huus becomes very friendly with Katinka and her husband, Bai, the stationmaster. Katinka, childless and in frail health, gradually falls in love with Huus, though her husband does not seem to notice. Based on the work by Herman Bang.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max von Sydow
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Rifbjerg, Herman Bang
- Original Score
- Georg Riedel
- Original Title
- Ved Vejen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max von Sydow
Klaus Rifbjerg, Herman Bang
Georg Riedel
Claus Loof, Sven Nykvist
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Bo Christensen, Katinka Faragó
Department Leadership Roster
Max von Sydow
Director
Klaus Rifbjerg
Writer
Bo Christensen
Producer
Georg Riedel
Original Music Composer
Claus Loof
Director of Photography
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Peter Høimark
Production Design
Ole Glæsner
Costume Design
Annelise Hauberg
Costume Design
Pia Myrdal
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Katinka.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katinka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katinka about?
A new foreman, Huus, arrives in a sleepy Danish village, much to the delight of the unmarried women there. However, Huus becomes very friendly with Katinka and her husband, Bai, the stationmaster. Katinka, childless and in frail health, gradually falls in love with Huus, though her husband does not seem to notice. Based on the work by Herman Bang.
Who directed Katinka?
Katinka was directed by Max von Sydow.
Who stars in Katinka?
The principal cast of Katinka includes Tammi Øst, Ole Ernst, Kurt Ravn, Vibeke Hastrup, Ghita Nørby.
When was Katinka released and how long is it?
Katinka was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Katinka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katinka was composed by Georg Riedel.
Is Katinka based on a book or true story?
Katinka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Bang".