Hamsun 1996

Name: Hamsun
Released: 1996-04-19
Cast: Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen, Edgar Selge

Synopsis:

Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI. When the Germans occupy Norway 9 April 1940 he welcomes them and the protection they can give from Great Britain. He supports the national socialist ideals, but opposes the way these ideals are turned into action - that Norwegians are jailed and executed. His wife Marie travels in Germany during the war as a sign of support from Knut and herself.

Directed by:	Jan Troell
Written by:	Jan Troell & Per Olov Enquist
Release date:	1996-04-19
Runtime:	159 minutes
Tagline:	They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...