The Other Munch (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 48 mins · Norwegian

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Directed by

Emil Trier

Starring

Joachim Trier, Karl Ove Knausgård

This documentary explores the creative process as acclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard guest-curates an exhibition of Edvard Munch’s paintings at Oslo’s Munch Museum. Alongside co-director Joachim Trier, Knausgaard visits significant locations in Munch’s life, delving into the painter's imagination, vision, and influential body of work. The film examines Munch's themes, obsessions, and distinctive style, while drawing intriguing parallels between the artist's work and Knausgaard’s own literary endeavors, offering a unique portrait of two prominent Norwegian artists.