That Brief Summer
Den korte sommer
Synopsis
Kirsten gets divorced in her early 40s and moves with her son to her parents' home in Hjørring. Here she falls in love with a German officer, without considering the social ostracism and contempt she exposes herself to. Meanwhile, the tide of war is slowly turning, and German victory is no longer as certain as it once was.
Top Cast
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Ghita Nørby
Kirsten
Henning Jensen
Eugen - tysk officer
Ove Sprogøe
Baronen
Bodil Udsen
Kirstens mor
Lone Hertz
'Sjappergassen'
Elin Reimer
Rosa
Karl Stegger
Jacobsen - købmand
Mime Fønss
Teaterleder
Casper Bjørk
Bo Jeppesen
Ole Larsen
Leif Lauridsen
Birgitte Federspiel
Birgit Conradi
Peter Steen
Jens Okking
Ole Ernst
Beatrice Palner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Fleming
- Original Score
- Ole Høyer
- Original Title
- Den korte sommer
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Crone Film Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Fleming
Edward Fleming
Ole Høyer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Fleming
Director
Edward Fleming
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About That Brief Summer
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What is That Brief Summer about?
Kirsten gets divorced in her early 40s and moves with her son to her parents' home in Hjørring. Here she falls in love with a German officer, without considering the social ostracism and contempt she exposes herself to. Meanwhile, the tide of war is slowly turning, and German victory is no longer as certain as it once was.
Who directed That Brief Summer?
That Brief Summer was directed by Edward Fleming.
Who stars in That Brief Summer?
The principal cast of That Brief Summer includes Ghita Nørby, Henning Jensen, Ove Sprogøe, Bodil Udsen, Lone Hertz.
When was That Brief Summer released and how long is it?
That Brief Summer was released in 1976 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for That Brief Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That Brief Summer was composed by Ole Høyer.