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Hunger

1h 52m1966Henning Carlsen
IMDb: 7.7/10Rotten: 100%
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In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.

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Based On Novel Or BookWritingHungerWriterOslo, Norway

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What is Hunger (1966) about?

In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.

Who stars in Hunger?

Hunger stars Per Oscarsson (Pontus), Gunnel Lindblom (Ylajali), Birgitte Federspiel (Her sister), Knud Rex (Landlord), Hans W. Petersen (Grocer). The film was directed by Henning Carlsen.

How long is Hunger?

Hunger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Hunger worth watching?

Hunger holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hunger?

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