Edvard Munch
A superlative film
Directed by Peter Watkins
Plot
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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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