Movie
Hamsun
“They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...”
7.2/10
1996
2h 39m
sv
Drama
Overview
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.
Director
Jan Troell
Writers
Jan Troell, Per Olov Enquist
Movie Information
Release Date
April 19, 1996
Runtime
2h 39m
Status
Released
Original Language
sv
Vote Count
25
Production
