Growth of the Soil
Markens grøde
Synopsis
In rural Norway in the early 20th century, the homesteader Isak makes a farm out of barren soil, together with his wife Inger and their two sons. Life is both harsh and fulfilling.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunnar Sommerfeldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Gunnar Sommerfeldt, Knut Hamsun
- Original Score
- Leif Halvorsen
- Original Title
- Markens grøde
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Norrøna Film, Christiana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunnar Sommerfeldt
Gunnar Sommerfeldt, Knut Hamsun
Leif Halvorsen
George Schnéevoigt
Department Leadership Roster
Gunnar Sommerfeldt
Writer
Knut Hamsun
Writer
Gunnar Sommerfeldt
Director
Leif Halvorsen
Original Music Composer
George Schnéevoigt
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Growth of the Soil
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What is Growth of the Soil about?
In rural Norway in the early 20th century, the homesteader Isak makes a farm out of barren soil, together with his wife Inger and their two sons. Life is both harsh and fulfilling.
Who directed Growth of the Soil?
Growth of the Soil was directed by Gunnar Sommerfeldt.
Who stars in Growth of the Soil?
The principal cast of Growth of the Soil includes Amund Rydland, Karen Poulsen, Ragna Wettergreen, Gunnar Sommerfeldt, Inge Sommerfeldt.
When was Growth of the Soil released and how long is it?
Growth of the Soil was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Growth of the Soil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Growth of the Soil was composed by Leif Halvorsen.
Is Growth of the Soil based on a book or true story?
Growth of the Soil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Knut Hamsun".