Catching the Flame
Astrup - Flammen over Jølster
Synopsis
This docudrama takes us on a journey through Nikolai Astrup's life and the inspiration behind some of his most famous paintings until his early death in 1928.
Top Cast
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Thure Lindhardt
Nikolai Astrup
Dennis Storhøi
Anton Fonn
Henriette Marø
Engel Astrup
Ola G. Furuseth
Ludvig O. Ravensberg
Gerald Pettersen
Hans E. Kinck
Filip Kremner Rasmussen
Young Nikolai Astrup
Jesper Lindblom
Art student
Terhi Lintukangas
Gallery guest
Bambu Xavier Locquet
French conductor
Idun Losnegård
Noah Johan Maubach-Vindenes
Child Nikolai Astrup
Kyrre Eikås Ottersen
Simo Reilimo
German conductor
Matti Mustonen
Art student
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pål Øie
- Screenplay & Story
- Pål Øie, Karl Johan Paulsen
- Original Title
- Astrup - Flammen over Jølster
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, French, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Handmade films in Norwegian Woods
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pål Øie
Pål Øie, Karl Johan Paulsen
Sjur Aarthun
Sjur Aarthun
Einar Loftesnes
Department Leadership Roster
Pål Øie
Director
Pål Øie
Writer
Karl Johan Paulsen
Writer
Einar Loftesnes
Producer
Sjur Aarthun
Editor
Sjur Aarthun
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catching the Flame
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What is Catching the Flame about?
This docudrama takes us on a journey through Nikolai Astrup's life and the inspiration behind some of his most famous paintings until his early death in 1928.
Who directed Catching the Flame?
Catching the Flame was directed by Pål Øie.
Who stars in Catching the Flame?
The principal cast of Catching the Flame includes Thure Lindhardt, Dennis Storhøi, Henriette Marø, Ola G. Furuseth, Gerald Pettersen.
When was Catching the Flame released and how long is it?
Catching the Flame was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.