Characters & Themes
Edvard Munch (1974) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1974 · 221 mins · Norwegian
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- Starring
- Peter Watkins, Katja Pedersen, Eli Ryg, Gro Fraas, Kerstii Allum, Eric Allum
The film portrays Edvard Munch’s bleak childhood, haunted by the loss of his sister and mother and a severe illness that nearly kills him. While studying at university he discovers his talent for painting, and soon dives into the avant‑garde art world, becoming part of a cultural revolt spearheaded by nihilist Hans Jæger, with restless energy.
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