Mendel
Synopsis
A Jewish family leaves Germany after surviving the Holocaust and heads to Norway. Mendel, their youngest son, is too young to make sense of the Holocaust but tries to comprehend his family's actions during the war and their nightmares now. His imagination frequently runs away from him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Thomas Jüngling Sørensen
Mendel
Teresa Harder
Bela Trotzig
Hans Kremer
Aron Trotzig
Martin Meingast
David
Bjørn Sundquist
Vottemannen
Charlotte Trier
Mrs. Freund
Wolfgang Pintzka
Mr. Freund
John Henning Görbing-Hermstad
Markus Freund
Lene Bragli
Mrs. Rosen
Geo von Krogh
Mr. Rosen
Bjørn Jenseg
Ugland
Gaute Thu Tesli
Siggen
Ketil Gudim
Farmer
Wenche Kvamme
Sister Britt
Trond Høvik
Missionary
Torill Øyen
Miss
Stig R. Amdam
Olsen
Anitra Eriksen
Young Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Røsler
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Røsler
- Original Title
- Mendel
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Northern Lights, Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I), Norsk Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Røsler
Alexander Røsler
Axel Helgeland
Department Leadership Roster
Axel Helgeland
Producer
Alexander Røsler
Director
Alexander Røsler
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mendel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mendel about?
A Jewish family leaves Germany after surviving the Holocaust and heads to Norway. Mendel, their youngest son, is too young to make sense of the Holocaust but tries to comprehend his family's actions during the war and their nightmares now. His imagination frequently runs away from him.
Who directed Mendel?
Mendel was directed by Alexander Røsler.
Who stars in Mendel?
The principal cast of Mendel includes Thomas Jüngling Sørensen, Teresa Harder, Hans Kremer, Martin Meingast, Bjørn Sundquist.
When was Mendel released and how long is it?
Mendel was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.