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Movie poster: Hamsun (1996)
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1996 · 159 min Drama
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1996
Country Denmark, Germany, Norway
Genre Drama
Director Jan Troell
Runtime 159 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (25 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Гамсун" (1996) tells its story without decoration: humanity here is weakness and strength at once.

If you want cinema that leaves a mark — not entertains, but reaches — this is it.

For viewers for whom it matters that something stays after the credits.

Director: Jan Troell

— MovieFinder Editorial

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