Smilla's Sense of Snow
“Some Tracks Should Never Be Uncovered.”
Synopsis
Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.
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Top Cast
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Julia Ormond
Smilla Jasperson
Gabriel Byrne
The Mechanic
Richard Harris
Dr. Andreas Tork
Jim Broadbent
Dr. Lagermann
Tom Wilkinson
Prof. Loyen
Robert Loggia
Moritz Jasperson
Vanessa Redgrave
Elsa Lübing
Bob Peck
Ravn
David Hayman
Telling
Peter Capaldi
Birgo Lander
Mario Adorf
Capt. Sigmund Lukas
Erik Holmey
Hansen
Matthew Marsh
Detective
Jürgen Vogel
Nils Jakkelsen
Charlotte Bradley
Mrs. Lagermann
Ona Fletcher
Inuit Jäger
Agga Olsen
Juliane Christiansen
Patrick Field
Polizist
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.07x
-$32.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Biderman
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Smilla's Sense of Snow
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Inuktitut, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Constantin Film, Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark, Greenland Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Ann Biderman, Peter Høeg
Harry Gregson-Williams, Hans Zimmer
Jörgen Persson
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Bernd Eichinger, Rosanne Korenberg, Martin Moszkowicz
Department Leadership Roster
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Ann Biderman
Screenplay
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Rosanne Korenberg
Producer
Bille August
Director
Martin Moszkowicz
Producer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Brad Kuehn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Weston
Stunt Coordinator
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smilla's Sense of Snow
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What is Smilla's Sense of Snow about?
Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.
Who directed Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Smilla's Sense of Snow?
The principal cast of Smilla's Sense of Snow includes Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Harris, Jim Broadbent, Tom Wilkinson.
When was Smilla's Sense of Snow released and how long is it?
Smilla's Sense of Snow was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Smilla's Sense of Snow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smilla's Sense of Snow was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, Hans Zimmer.
Is Smilla's Sense of Snow based on a book or true story?
Smilla's Sense of Snow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Høeg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).