Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch

A superlative film

1974•3h 41m•7.3/10

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Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.3/10(75)

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.

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Production

Norsk Film, Sveriges Radio, NRK

Language

NO

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Geir Westby

Geir Westby

Edvard Munch

Gro Fraas

Gro Fraas

Fru Heiberg

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

Gro Jarto

Laura Catherine Munch - 1884

Lotte Teig

Karen Bjølstad - 1884

Gunnar Skjetne

Peter Andreas Munch - 1884

Berit Rytter Hasle

Laura Munch - 1884

Rachel Pedersen

Inger Munch - 1884

Vigdis Nilssen

Housemaid - 1884

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