The Birds
Fuglane
Synopsis
Based on the award winning novel by Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds tells the tale of Mattis, a mentally disabled man cared for by his lonely older sister, Hege. Their everyday routine and isolated existence is interrupted when a lumberjack arrives at their lakeside cottage and falls in love with Hege, leaving Mattis fearful that he will lose his sister.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders T. Andersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders T. Andersen, Hilde Susan Jægtnes, Tarjei Vesaas
- Original Title
- Fuglane
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, Norwegian Nynorsk
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Viper Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders T. Andersen
Anders T. Andersen, Hilde Susan Jægtnes, Tarjei Vesaas
Rune Kongsro
Torkel Gjørv, Matias Armand Jordal
Christian Frederick Schüssler, Anders T. Andersen, Synne Seltveit
Department Leadership Roster
Torkel Gjørv
Editor
Christian Frederick Schüssler
Producer
Anders T. Andersen
Director
Rune Kongsro
Director of Photography
Anders T. Andersen
Producer
Hilde Susan Jægtnes
Writer
Synne Seltveit
Producer
Matias Armand Jordal
Editor
Urd Maria Sørgaard
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birds about?
Based on the award winning novel by Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds tells the tale of Mattis, a mentally disabled man cared for by his lonely older sister, Hege. Their everyday routine and isolated existence is interrupted when a lumberjack arrives at their lakeside cottage and falls in love with Hege, leaving Mattis fearful that he will lose his sister.
Who directed The Birds?
The Birds was directed by Anders T. Andersen.
Who stars in The Birds?
The principal cast of The Birds includes Anders T. Andersen, Andrine Sæther, Henrik Rafaelsen, Fridtjov Såheim, Marte Engebrigtsen.
When was The Birds released and how long is it?
The Birds was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is The Birds based on a book or true story?
The Birds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tarjei Vesaas".