Before the Frost
Før frosten
Synopsis
A struggling farmer in 19th-century Denmark must go against his morals and make a deal with a wealthy neighbour in order to secure his family’s survival over a harsh winter.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Before The Frost - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-19
Top Cast
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Jesper Christensen
Jens
Clara Rosager
Signe
Magnus Krepper
Gustav
Ghita Nørby
Agnes
Elliott Crosset Hove
Peder
Gustav Dyekjær Giese
Laurits
Rasmus Hammerich
Holger
Oscar Dyekjær Giese
Ole
Bertil De Lorenzi
Mads
Martin Greis-Rosenthal
Clement Blach Petersen
Palle Kvist
Kristian Halken
Jens Brenaa
Gustav Möller
Søren Christensen
Adam Fischer
Emilio Stanley Jensen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Noer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesper Fink, Michael Noer
- Original Score
- Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen
- Original Title
- Før frosten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Det Danske Filminstitut, DR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Noer
Jesper Fink, Michael Noer
Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Adam Nielsen
Matilda Appelin, Rene Ezra, Henrik Zein, Tomas Radoor, Lena Haugaard
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Nielsen
Editor
Jesper Fink
Writer
Michael Noer
Director
Michael Noer
Writer
Matilda Appelin
Producer
Rene Ezra
Producer
Louize Nissen
Costume Design
Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen
Original Music Composer
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Director of Photography
Tomas Radoor
Producer
Søren Schwartzberg
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Frost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the Frost about?
A struggling farmer in 19th-century Denmark must go against his morals and make a deal with a wealthy neighbour in order to secure his family’s survival over a harsh winter.
Who directed Before the Frost?
Before the Frost was directed by Michael Noer.
Who stars in Before the Frost?
The principal cast of Before the Frost includes Jesper Christensen, Clara Rosager, Magnus Krepper, Ghita Nørby, Elliott Crosset Hove.
When was Before the Frost released and how long is it?
Before the Frost was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Before the Frost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before the Frost was composed by Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen.