Munch (2023) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2023 · 101 mins · Norwegian

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Directed by

Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken

Starring

Eirik Sæther, Julius Fleischanderl, Ville Virtanen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Ola G. Furuseth, Jesper Christensen

Budget

$17M

The film explores the life of Edvard Munch, a pivotal figure in art history bridging the 19th and 20th centuries. It delves into the origins and significance of his most famous work, "The Scream," an iconic image representing universal feelings of fear and isolation, recognized globally even by those unfamiliar with the artist himself. The movie examines the influences and experiences that shaped Munch's artistic vision and contributed to the enduring power of his art.