Hamsun
“They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...”
Synopsis
Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they can give from Great Britain. He supports the national socialist ideals, but opposes the way these ideals are turned into action - that Norwegians are jailed and executed. His wife Marie travels in Germany during the war as a sign of support from Knut and herself.
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Hamsun - (1996)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-29
Top Cast
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Max von Sydow
Knut Hamsun
Ghita Nørby
Marie Hamsun
Anette Hoff
Ellinor Hamsun
Jesper Christensen
Otto Dietrich
Edgar Selge
Terboven
Ernst Jacobi
Adolf Hitler
Bjørnar Teigen
Young soldier
Åsa Söderling
Finn Schou
Per Jansen
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Eva von Hanno
Erik Hivju
Eindride Eidsvold
Jørgen Langhelle
Gard B. Eidsvold
Rut Tellefsen
Håkon Rosseland
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Olov Enquist
- Original Title
- Hamsun
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, TV 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Troell
Per Olov Enquist, Jan Troell, Thorkild Hansen
Mischa Gavrjusjov, Jan Troell
Ghita Beckendorff, Jan Troell
Erik Crone, Lars Kolvig
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Troell
Director
Jan Troell
Writer
Per Olov Enquist
Screenplay
Erik Crone
Producer
Mischa Gavrjusjov
Director of Photography
Jan Troell
Director of Photography
Ghita Beckendorff
Editor
Jan Troell
Editor
Karl Júlíusson
Production Design
Lotte Dandanell
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamsun
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What is Hamsun about?
Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they can give from Great Britain. He supports the national socialist ideals, but opposes the way these ideals are turned into action - that Norwegians are jailed and executed. His wife Marie travels in Germany during the war as a sign of support from Knut and herself.
Who directed Hamsun?
Hamsun was directed by Jan Troell.
Who stars in Hamsun?
The principal cast of Hamsun includes Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen, Edgar Selge.
When was Hamsun released and how long is it?
Hamsun was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.