Amundsen
“Not the story of a hero”
Synopsis
The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.
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Amundsen The Greatest Expedition - Trailer w/ SubtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-18
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Pål Sverre Hagen
Roald Amundsen
Katherine Waterston
Bess Magids
Christian Rubeck
Leon Amundsen
Trond Espen Seim
Fridtjof Nansen
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Helmer Hanssen
Ole Christoffer Ertvaag
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen
Ida Ursin-Holm
Kiss Bennett
Fridtjov Såheim
Hjalmar Johansen
Jonas Strand Gravli
Leif Dietrichson
Ruby Dagnall
Aline Amundsen
Herbert Nordrum
Kristian Presterud
Ted Otis
Lincoln Ellsworth
Kenneth Åkerland Berg
Sverre Hassel
Elg Elgesem
Olav Bjaaland
Eirik Evjen
Paul Knudsen
Luca Calvani
Umberto Nobile
Vojtěch Kotek
Karl Feucht
Přemysl Bureš
Robert Peary
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Espen Sandberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Ravn Lanesskog
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Amundsen
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Motion Blur, Film i Väst, Film Kolektiv, Filminvest, Horn Produksjon, SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Espen Sandberg
Ravn Lanesskog
Johan Söderqvist
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Perry Eriksen, Martin Stoltz
John M. Jacobsen, Harald Zwart, Veslemøy Ruud Zwart, Espen Sandberg, Kristian Strand Sinkerud
Department Leadership Roster
Ravn Lanesskog
Writer
Espen Sandberg
Director
John M. Jacobsen
Producer
Karl Júlíusson
Production Design
Perry Eriksen
Editor
Michaela Horáčková Hořejší
Costume Design
Martin Stoltz
Editor
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Director of Photography
Kristian Strand Sinkerud
Producer
Espen Horn
Producer
Arne Kaupang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alexander Kadim
Visual Effects Supervisor
Valdimar Jóhannsson
Stunt Coordinator
Johan Söderqvist
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amundsen
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What is Amundsen about?
The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.
Who directed Amundsen?
Amundsen was directed by Espen Sandberg.
Who stars in Amundsen?
The principal cast of Amundsen includes Pål Sverre Hagen, Katherine Waterston, Christian Rubeck, Trond Espen Seim, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen.
When was Amundsen released and how long is it?
Amundsen was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Amundsen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amundsen was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amundsen?
Amundsen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).