The Wake
“riverrun, past Eve and Adam's, from swerve of shore to bend of bay”
Synopsis
The Wake is the title of a large-scale multimedia project, the main element of which is an eight-hour long silent movie. The film is based on Finnegans Wake by James Joyce (London 1939), a limit-transgressing, perhaps even limit-dissolving book that not only transgresses the limits of what literature is and is capable of, but inscribes transgressions on almost all conceivable levels. It is at the same time dream book, history book and necrology. It is almost impossible to determine whether we are dealing with a long poem, a prose narrative or a piece of drama.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Claus Christensen
The Father
Niels Olaf Gudme
The Father
Sarah Boberg
The Mother
Elina Löwensohn
The Mother
Rikke Louise Andersson
The Daughter
Hildigunn Eyðfinsdóttir
The Daughter
Thomas Bo Larsen
One of the Sons
Sonny Tronborg
One of the Sons
John Frey
One of the Sons
Philippe Richard
One of the Sons
Merete Nørgaard
The Maid
Mark Duran
Porn Actor
Gry Worre Hallberg
Schoolgirl
Anne Bærskog Hauger
Mette Agnete Horn
Museum Guide
Kitt Johnson
Dancer
Ditte Olsson
Porn Actress
Steen Rasmussen
TV-show
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kvium, Christian Lemmerz
- Screenplay & Story
- James Joyce
- Original Title
- The Wake
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kvium, Christian Lemmerz
James Joyce
Dino Raymond Hansen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kvium
Director
Christian Lemmerz
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wake
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What is The Wake about?
The Wake is the title of a large-scale multimedia project, the main element of which is an eight-hour long silent movie. The film is based on Finnegans Wake by James Joyce (London 1939), a limit-transgressing, perhaps even limit-dissolving book that not only transgresses the limits of what literature is and is capable of, but inscribes transgressions on almost all conceivable levels. It is at the same time dream book, history book and necrology. It is almost impossible to determine whether we are dealing with a long poem, a prose narrative or a piece of drama.
Who directed The Wake?
The Wake was directed by Michael Kvium, Christian Lemmerz.
Who stars in The Wake?
The principal cast of The Wake includes Claus Christensen, Niels Olaf Gudme, Sarah Boberg, Elina Löwensohn, Rikke Louise Andersson.
When was The Wake released and how long is it?
The Wake was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 7h 42m.
Is The Wake based on a book or true story?
The Wake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Joyce".