Kristin Lavransdatter
Synopsis
The daughter of a prominent medieval Norway landowner, Kristin grows up in total harmony with the ideals of the time: strong family ties, social pride and devout Christianity. As she accepts the fact that she has been arranged to marry the son of another landowner, Kristin's beauty, innocence and purity evokes violent emotions around her: envy, lust, murder, revenge. She seeks refuge in a convent, awaiting marriage. Here, the passion of her life strikes, the knight Erlend Nikulaussonn. However, their love cannot be private, and suddenly Kristin is the centre of a scandal.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-07
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Elisabeth Matheson
Kristin Lavransdatter
Lena Endre
Eline Ormsdatter
Gisken Armand
Ingbjørg
Erland Josephson
Broder Edvin
Berard Arnø
Ung Erlend
Bernhard Arnø
Arne Gyrdson
Peter Baden
Bentein som barn
Lars-Erik Berenett
Bjørn
Svein Erik Brodal
Munan Bårdsson
Linus Aaberg
Joachim Calmeyer
Sira Eirik
Vibeke Falk
Tordis
George Fant
Bård Petersson
Astrid Folstad
Groa Guttormsdotter
Gina Green
Young Dancer
Hilde Grythe
Cecilia
Paul-Ottar Haga
Bentein
Sverre Hansen
Håkon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liv Ullmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Liv Ullmann, Sigrid Undset
- Original Title
- Kristin Lavransdatter
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 3h 7m
- Production Studios
- Lefwander Kapitalförvaltning, Norsk Film, Norsk Rikskringkasting (NRK)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann, Sigrid Undset
Sven Nykvist
Michał Leszczyłowski
Esben Høilund Carlsen, Göran Lindström, Truls Kontny
Department Leadership Roster
Liv Ullmann
Writer
Liv Ullmann
Director
Esben Høilund Carlsen
Producer
Michał Leszczyłowski
Editor
Göran Lindström
Producer
Karl Júlíusson
Production Design
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kristin Lavransdatter
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What is Kristin Lavransdatter about?
The daughter of a prominent medieval Norway landowner, Kristin grows up in total harmony with the ideals of the time: strong family ties, social pride and devout Christianity. As she accepts the fact that she has been arranged to marry the son of another landowner, Kristin's beauty, innocence and purity evokes violent emotions around her: envy, lust, murder, revenge. She seeks refuge in a convent, awaiting marriage. Here, the passion of her life strikes, the knight Erlend Nikulaussonn. However, their love cannot be private, and suddenly Kristin is the centre of a scandal.
Who directed Kristin Lavransdatter?
Kristin Lavransdatter was directed by Liv Ullmann.
Who stars in Kristin Lavransdatter?
The principal cast of Kristin Lavransdatter includes Elisabeth Matheson, Lena Endre, Gisken Armand, Erland Josephson, Berard Arnø.
When was Kristin Lavransdatter released and how long is it?
Kristin Lavransdatter was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 3h 7m.
Is Kristin Lavransdatter based on a book or true story?
Kristin Lavransdatter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sigrid Undset".