7.2Hamsun · 1996
Hamsun (1996) is a Drama film directed by Jan Troell, starring Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff.
Drama
7.2Overview
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.
Cast
Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen, Edgar Selge, Ernst Jacobi, Bjørnar Teigen, Åsa Söderling
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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.
When was "Hamsun" released?
Hamsun was released in 1996.
Who stars in "Hamsun"?
The cast includes Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen.
