Edvard Munch's childhood is overshadowed by death: he suffers the loss of his sister and mother, while enduring serious illness himself, almost dying. At university, Munch discovers his talent as a painter. As he immerses himself in the art world, he becomes part of a cultural revolution led by the likes of nihilist Hans Jæger.
Cast: Geir Westby, Gro Fraas, Peter Watkins
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Edvard Munch
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Edvard Munch's childhood is overshadowed by death: he suffers the loss of his sister and mother, while enduring serious illness himself, almost dying. At university, Munch discovers his talent as a painter. As he immerses himself in the art world, he becomes part of a cultural revolution led by the likes of nihilist Hans Jæger.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Peter Watkins
- Studio
- Norsk Film, Sveriges Radio, NRK
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
German, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish
