Head Above Water
Hodet over vannet
Synopsis
Einar and Bjørn leaves Lene on the island for a fishing trip. Then her former lover, Gaute, drops by unexpectedly. Drunk, he sleeps in the double bed. Lene sleeps on the couch and wakes up when the men come back. She tries to wake Gaute, but then discovers that he's dead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nils Gaup
- Screenplay & Story
- Eirik Ildahl, Geir Eriksen
- Original Score
- Kjetil Bjerkestrand
- Original Title
- Hodet over vannet
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Filmkameratene, SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nils Gaup
Eirik Ildahl, Geir Eriksen
Kjetil Bjerkestrand
John M. Jacobsen
Department Leadership Roster
Eirik Ildahl
Writer
John M. Jacobsen
Producer
Geir Eriksen
Writer
Nils Gaup
Director
Harald Egede-Nissen
Production Design
Anne Hamre
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head Above Water
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What is Head Above Water about?
Einar and Bjørn leaves Lene on the island for a fishing trip. Then her former lover, Gaute, drops by unexpectedly. Drunk, he sleeps in the double bed. Lene sleeps on the couch and wakes up when the men come back. She tries to wake Gaute, but then discovers that he's dead.
Who directed Head Above Water?
Head Above Water was directed by Nils Gaup.
Who stars in Head Above Water?
The principal cast of Head Above Water includes Lene Elise Bergum, Svein Roger Karlsen, Morten Abel, Jon Skolmen, Reidar Sørensen.
When was Head Above Water released and how long is it?
Head Above Water was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Head Above Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Head Above Water was composed by Kjetil Bjerkestrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Head Above Water?
Head Above Water holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).