Edvard Munch

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Peter Watkins

Writers

Peter Watkins

Language

Norwegian

Country

Norway, Sweden

Release date

12 November 1974

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Geir Westby

  Edvard Munch

• 

  Gro Fraas

  Fru Heiberg

• Eric Allum

  Edvard Munch - 1868

• Ragnvald Caspari

  Peter Andreas Munch - 1868

• Kerstii Allum

  Sophie Munch - 1868

• Susan Troldmyr

  Laura Munch - 1868

• Katja Pedersen

  Inger Munch - 1868

• Hjordis Ulriksen

  Housemaid - 1868

• Amund Berge

  Edvard Munch - 1875

• Erik Kristiansen

  Peter Andreas Munch - 1875

• Inger-Berit Oland

  Sophie Munch - 1875

• Camilla Falk

  Laura Munch - 1875