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Hamsun

19962h 39mJan Troell
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love..."

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.

Drama
NaziWorld War IiControversyBiographyNorwayAuthor

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What is Hamsun (1996) about?

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…

Who stars in Hamsun?

Hamsun stars Max von Sydow (Knut Hamsun), Ghita Nørby (Marie Hamsun), Anette Hoff (Ellinor Hamsun), Jesper Christensen (Otto Dietrich), Edgar Selge (Terboven). The film was directed by Jan Troell.

How long is Hamsun?

Hamsun has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996.

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Hamsun holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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