The Birdcatcher
“Inspired by true events”
Synopsis
Norway, 1942, during World War II. After being separated from her family, Esther, a young Jewish girl from Trondheim, arrives at an isolated farm where she must assume a new identity in order to survive the Nazi persecution.
Top Cast
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Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
Esther
Arthur Hakalahti
Aksel
Jakob Cedergren
Johann
Laura Birn
Anna
Johannes Bah Kuhnke
Fred
August Diehl
Herman
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Tor
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Petter
Andrea Bræin Hovig
Rebecca
Tibo Vandenborre
Reichmann
Dag Malmberg
Hans
Jon Øigarden
Gestapo Officer
Bjørn Skagestad
Karlsen
Marte Germaine Christensen
The Veterinarian
Per Bogstad Gulliksen
Dr. Hansen
Janne Kokkin
Mrs. Henie
Gerdi Schjelderup
Mrs. Jensen
Jørgen Langhelle
Henry Gleditsch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kosmorama Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Trond Morten Venaasen
- Original Score
- Jim Copperthwaite
- Original Title
- The Birdcatcher
- Country of Origin
- Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Reliance Entertainment Productions Scandi, Motion Picture Capital, Voltage Pictures, Garnet Girl, Norsk Filminstitutt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Clarke
Trond Morten Venaasen
Jim Copperthwaite
John Christian Rosenlund, Øystein Moe
Laura Morrod, Nicolas Gaster
Lisa G. Black, Leon Clarance, Ross Clarke, Laura Brook, Norman Merry
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Clarke
Director
Lisa G. Black
Producer
Leon Clarance
Producer
Ross Clarke
Producer
Laura Morrod
Editor
Åsa Nilsson
Production Design
Trond Morten Venaasen
Screenplay
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Jim Copperthwaite
Original Music Composer
Otto Tangstad
Stunt Coordinator
Sheila Wickens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alexander Somma
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birdcatcher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birdcatcher about?
Norway, 1942, during World War II. After being separated from her family, Esther, a young Jewish girl from Trondheim, arrives at an isolated farm where she must assume a new identity in order to survive the Nazi persecution.
Who directed The Birdcatcher?
The Birdcatcher was directed by Ross Clarke.
Who stars in The Birdcatcher?
The principal cast of The Birdcatcher includes Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Arthur Hakalahti, Jakob Cedergren, Laura Birn, Johannes Bah Kuhnke.
When was The Birdcatcher released and how long is it?
The Birdcatcher was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Birdcatcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birdcatcher was composed by Jim Copperthwaite.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Birdcatcher?
The Birdcatcher holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).