Mittsommernacht
Synopsis
Arne Arndahl, a Norwegian farmer and sawmill owner, lives on the remote Svytelma farm with his marriageable daughters Astrid and Christine and his housekeeper Karen. When he is out hunting, his farmhand tries to rape Astrid. He is chased off the farm by the women. When Arne learns what has happened, he is driven to the Faalsund inn, trembling with rage, where he almost kills Erik, the farmhand. A stranger, who appears as suddenly as he disappears, stops him by force. At night, wolves break into the Arndahls' stables and snatch a calf. The next morning, Arne sets off to hunt down the gray predators. On the way, he is surprised by a snowstorm. And suddenly they are there: the wolves! Arne slips and loses his weapon. At first he manages to fend off the wolves with a wooden club, but then one of the beasts knocks him to the ground and the others are all over him...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul May
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Nachmann, Rolf Olsen, Kurt Wilhelm
- Original Score
- Claudius Alzner
- Original Title
- Mittsommernacht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul May
Kurt Nachmann, Rolf Olsen, Kurt Wilhelm
Claudius Alzner
Hanns Matula
Arnfried Heyne
Karl Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Paul May
Director
Kurt Nachmann
Screenplay
Rolf Olsen
Screenplay
Kurt Wilhelm
Screenplay
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Claudius Alzner
Original Music Composer
Hanns Matula
Director of Photography
Arnfried Heyne
Editor
Sepp Rothaur
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mittsommernacht
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What is Mittsommernacht about?
Arne Arndahl, a Norwegian farmer and sawmill owner, lives on the remote Svytelma farm with his marriageable daughters Astrid and Christine and his housekeeper Karen. When he is out hunting, his farmhand tries to rape Astrid. He is chased off the farm by the women. When Arne learns what has happened, he is driven to the Faalsund inn, trembling with rage, where he almost kills Erik, the farmhand. A stranger, who appears as suddenly as he disappears, stops him by force. At night, wolves break into the Arndahls' stables and snatch a calf. The next morning, Arne sets off to hunt down the gray predators. On the way, he is surprised by a snowstorm. And suddenly they are there: the wolves! Arne slips and loses his weapon. At first he manages to fend off the wolves with a wooden club, but then one of the beasts knocks him to the ground and the others are all over him...
Who directed Mittsommernacht?
Mittsommernacht was directed by Paul May.
Who stars in Mittsommernacht?
The principal cast of Mittsommernacht includes Robert Fuller, Sieghardt Rupp, Ruth-Maria Kubitschek, Anita Höfer, Edith Hancke.
When was Mittsommernacht released and how long is it?
Mittsommernacht was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Mittsommernacht?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mittsommernacht was composed by Claudius Alzner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mittsommernacht?
Mittsommernacht holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).