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Described by Ingmar Bergman as “a work of genius”, Peter Watkins’ multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter it is one of the best films ever made about the artistic process. Focusing initially on Munch’s formative years in late 19th century Kristiania (now Oslo), Watkins uses his trademark vérité style to create a vivid picture of the emotional, political, and social upheavals that would have such an effect on his art.
The young artist (Geir Westby) has an affair with “Mrs. Heiberg” (Gro Fraas), a devastating experience that will haunt him for the rest of his life. His work is viciously attacked by critics and public alike and he is forced to leave his home country for Berlin, where, along with the notorious Swedish playwright August Strindberg, he becomes part of the cultural storm that is to sweep Europe.
Original Release
11/12/1974
US Release
09/12/1976
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Geir Westby | Edvard Munch |
Gro Fraas | Fru Heiberg |
Kerstii Allum | Sophie Munch - 1868 |
Eric Allum | Edvard Munch - 1868 |
Susan Troldmyr | Laura Munch - 1868 |
Ragnvald Caspari | Peter Andreas Munch - 1868 |
Katja Pedersen | Inger Munch - 1868 |
Hjordis Ulriksen | Housemaid - 1868 |
Inger-Berit Oland | Sophie Munch - 1875 |
Amund Berge | Edvard Munch - 1875 |
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Geir Westby | Edvard Munch |
Gro Fraas | Fru Heiberg |
Kerstii Allum | Sophie Munch - 1868 |
Eric Allum | Edvard Munch - 1868 |
Susan Troldmyr | Laura Munch - 1868 |
Ragnvald Caspari | Peter Andreas Munch - 1868 |
Katja Pedersen | Inger Munch - 1868 |
Hjordis Ulriksen | Housemaid - 1868 |
Inger-Berit Oland | Sophie Munch - 1875 |
Amund Berge | Edvard Munch - 1875 |
Camilla Falk | Laura Munch - 1875 |
Erik Kristiansen | Peter Andreas Munch - 1875 |
Anne-Marie Daehli | Inger Munch - 1875 |
Johan Halsborg | Dr. Christian Munch - 1884 |
Lotte Teig | Aunt Karen Bjølstad - 1884 |
Rachel Pedersen | Inger Munch - 1884 |
Berit Rytter Hasle | Laura Munch - 1884 |
Gunnar Skjetne | Peter Andreas Munch - 1884 |
Vigdis Nilssen | Housemaid - 1884 |
Nina Aabel | Kristiania Bohemian |