Selkvinnen
Synopsis
The Faroe Islands during the 18th century. Danish bailiff's control the island. In Torshamn lives Master Wenzel, known as hard but just. Wenzel tries to arrange a marriage for his daughter Inger.
Top Cast
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Lauritz Falk
Paul Nolsøe
Liv Hagerup
Ragni, Paul's Cousin
Hjalmar Fries
Wenzel Hammershaimb, Bailiff
Aagot Børseth
Elise Hammershaimb
Marie Hamilton
Inger Hammershaimb
Gunnar Skar
Bailiff's Domsetic
Jack Fjeldstad
Hannes Klasor
Ottar Wicklund
Olav Verdur
Adolf Bjerke
Jogvan Gunnarsson
Eugen Skjønberg
Trondur Våg
Henny Skjønberg
Hervør Klasor
Joachim Holst-Jensen
Rantzau, District Judge
Lydia Opøien
Maid at Hammershaimb
Ronnie Boatler
Seal Woman
Sven Revold
Dancer
Harald Christensen
Young Man
Benadikt Davidsen
Sverri, fangstmann
Odd Rohde
Eydun, huskarl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauritz Falk, Per Gunnar Jonsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Leif Sinding
- Original Score
- Gunnar Sønstevold
- Original Title
- Selkvinnen
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Janus-Film A/S
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauritz Falk, Per Gunnar Jonsson
Leif Sinding
Gunnar Sønstevold
Department Leadership Roster
Lauritz Falk
Director
Leif Sinding
Writer
H. C. Hansen
Production Design
Per Gunnar Jonsson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selkvinnen
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What is Selkvinnen about?
The Faroe Islands during the 18th century. Danish bailiff's control the island. In Torshamn lives Master Wenzel, known as hard but just. Wenzel tries to arrange a marriage for his daughter Inger.
Who directed Selkvinnen?
Selkvinnen was directed by Lauritz Falk, Per Gunnar Jonsson.
Who stars in Selkvinnen?
The principal cast of Selkvinnen includes Lauritz Falk, Liv Hagerup, Hjalmar Fries, Aagot Børseth, Marie Hamilton.
When was Selkvinnen released and how long is it?
Selkvinnen was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Selkvinnen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Selkvinnen was composed by Gunnar Sønstevold.