Edvard Munch
“A superlative film”
1974•2h 54m•7.3•Released
TV MovieHistoryDrama
Edvard Munch's childhood is overshadowed by death: he suffers the loss of his sister and mother, while enduring serious illness himself, almost dying. At university, Munch discovers his talent as a painter. As he immerses himself in the art world, he becomes part of a cultural revolution led by the likes of nihilist Hans Jæger.
Director
Peter Watkins
Writer
Peter Watkins
Languages
German, English, French
Studio
Norsk Film
Cast
Geir Westby
Edvard Munch
Gro Fraas
Fru Heiberg
Peter Watkins
Narrator (voice)
Eric Allum
Edvard Munch - 1868
Ragnvald Caspari
Peter Andreas Munch - 1868
Kerstii Allum
Sophie Munch - 1868
Susan Troldmyr
Laura Munch - 1868
Katja Pedersen
Inger Munch - 1868
Hjordis Ulriksen
Housemaid - 1868
Amund Berge
Edvard Munch - 1875
Erik Kristiansen
Peter Andreas Munch - 1875
Inger-Berit Oland
Sophie Munch - 1875
Camilla Falk
Laura Munch - 1875
Anne-Marie Daehli
Inger Munch - 1875
Johan Halsborg
Dr. Christian Munch - 1884
Production
Company
Norsk Film
Company
Sveriges Radio
Company
NRK
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