Direction: Edith Carlmar

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Edith Carlmar. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Wayward Girl

1959 · Movie · 95 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Liv Ullmann · Atle Merton · Nanna Stenersen · Randi Brænne

Synopsis The Wayward Girl (1959) follows the journey of a young woman named Gerd, portrayed by Liv Ullmann in her debut leading role, who develops romantic feelings for a young man. Society labels Gerd as a woman of questionable virtue, and...

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6.4

36 votes

Fjols til fjells

1957 · Movie · 90 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Leif Juster · Unni Bernhoft · Frank Robert · Nanna Stenersen

Synopsis Fjols til fjells (1957) follows the chaotic events that unfold when two distinct individuals who bear a striking resemblance to each other check into the Hurlumhei hotel. The hotel manager, Poppe, mistakenly believes they are the same person, leading him...

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A Young Woman Missing

1953 · Movie · 91 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Astri Jacobsen · Adolf Bjerke · Espen Skjønberg · Wenche Foss

Synopsis A Young Woman Missing (1953) follows the story of a dedicated educator who returns home from a mountain excursion only to discover that his spouse has vanished without a trace. No one has laid eyes on her since the day...

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Lån meg din kone

1958 · Movie · 83 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Tore Foss · Sonja Wigert · Vigdis Røising · Atle Merton

Synopsis Lån meg din kone (1958) unfolds in a toy company specializing in baby products. A high-ranking position is up for grabs, and the company's owner has a peculiar policy: only married men are considered for such roles. This policy prompts...

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On the Sunny Side

1956 · Movie · 81 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Haakon Arnold · Lalla Carlsen · Joachim Holst-Jensen · Ellen Isefiær

Synopsis On the Sunny Side (1956) follows Ester (Randi Kolstad), who has entered a life of affluence by marrying into a privileged family. This family, however, remains blissfully unaware of the world's troubles, living in a state of perpetual optimism. Ester's...

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Damage Shot

1951 · Movie · 94 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Carsten Winger · Eva Bergh · Sigrun Otto · Gunnar Simenstad

Synopsis Damage Shot (1951) chronicles the tumultuous journey of Einar and Else Wang, a couple grappling with the heart-wrenching challenges of infertility and the societal pressures that accompany it. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil and psychological strain they endure...

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Better Than Their Reputation

1955 · Movie · 87 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Vigdis Røising · Unni Bernhoft · Synnøve Strigen · Magne Bleness

Synopsis Better Than Their Reputation (1955) follows the tale of Dag, a young man who develops deep feelings for his charming French language instructor. The narrative takes a complex turn when Dag's classmate, Karin, also harbors romantic sentiments for him. This...

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Nothing but trouble

1954 · Movie · 77 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Turid Haaland · Stig Egede-Nissen · Vigdis Røising · Sven Libaek

Synopsis Nothing but trouble (1954) follows the chaotic life of the Bråten family, residing in a cramped, single-room apartment with a kitchen in the outskirts of Oslo. The family consists of a taciturn father, a resilient mother, and five lively children....

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Slalåm under himmelen

1957 · Movie · 83 min. · Norway

Direction Edith Carlmar

Cast Marius Eriksen · Per Christensen · Jan Halvorsen · Wilfred Werner

Synopsis Slalåm under himmelen (1957) follows the journey of three young, newly trained pilots as they embark on their professional careers. However, the mother of one of the pilots is anxious and wishes for her son to pursue a different path,...

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