Winter's Yearning
Vinterens lengsel
Synopsis
In 2006, the American aluminium company ALCOA decides to build their plant in Greenland. The massive billion dollars’ project is the opportunity for Greenland to become financially independent from Denmark. The film zooms in on the isolated fishing town Maniitsoq as the years pass and the local inhabitants are put on hold – waiting for the American Dream.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturla Pilskog
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturla Pilskog
- Original Score
- Sebastian Öberg
- Original Title
- Vinterens lengsel
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Greenland, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Blåst Film, Bullitt Film, Ánorâk Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturla Pilskog
Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturla Pilskog
Sebastian Öberg
Henrik Ipsen
Åsa Mossberg
Are Kvalnes Pilskog, Sturla Pilskog
Department Leadership Roster
Sidse Torstholm Larsen
Director
Sebastian Öberg
Original Music Composer
Sturla Pilskog
Director
Are Kvalnes Pilskog
Producer
Sturla Pilskog
Producer
Åsa Mossberg
Editor
Henrik Ipsen
Director of Photography
Sidse Torstholm Larsen
Writer
Sturla Pilskog
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Winter's Yearning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter's Yearning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winter's Yearning about?
In 2006, the American aluminium company ALCOA decides to build their plant in Greenland. The massive billion dollars’ project is the opportunity for Greenland to become financially independent from Denmark. The film zooms in on the isolated fishing town Maniitsoq as the years pass and the local inhabitants are put on hold – waiting for the American Dream.
Who directed Winter's Yearning?
Winter's Yearning was directed by Sidse Torstholm Larsen, Sturla Pilskog.
Who stars in Winter's Yearning?
The principal cast of Winter's Yearning includes Kirsten Kleist Petersen, Gideon Lyberth, Peter Søren Olsen.
When was Winter's Yearning released and how long is it?
Winter's Yearning was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter's Yearning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter's Yearning was composed by Sebastian Öberg.