Hamsun (1996) presents an expansive narrative of passion and betrayal, featuring Max von Sydow in a career-defining role as Knut Hamsun, Norway's esteemed Nobel laureate. The film delves into Hamsun's life as his country's cherished author, but as the specter of Nazism looms over Europe, Hamsun and his wife Marie align themselves with Hitler, believing his support will sway the Norwegian populace. Soon, the couple finds themselves entangled not only in Hitler's conflict but also in their own tempestuous relationship, ultimately confronting the fury of a nation they have betrayed. This gripping portrayal of the final years of Norwegian Nobel laureate Knut Hamsun's life explores the controversial decision by Hamsun and his actress wife to publicly endorse the Third Reich and advocate for the Nazi occupation of Norway. The film reveals how their unconventional and tumultuous family dynamics deeply influenced their divisive political stance. Von Sydow's deeply layered performance earned him Best Actor accolades from the Bodil Film Festival and the Guldbagge, Sweden's equivalent of the Oscars.
Hamsun (1996)
1996 · Movie · 159 min. · Sweden
Credits
Direction Jan Troell
Cast Max von Sydow · Ghita Nørby · Anette Hoff · Gard B. Eidsvold · Eindride Eidsvold · Åsa Söderling · Sverre Anker Ousdal · Per Jansen · Jesper Christensen
Screenplay Per Olov Enquist · Jan Troell · Thorkild Hansen
Cinematography Mischa Gavrjusjov · Jan Troell
Technical sheet
Title Hamsun
Original title Hamsun
Year 1996
Type Movie
Length 159 min.
Country Sweden
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