Poster for Hamsun

Hamsun

1996 159 min Drama

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.

where to watch

data from JustWatch

oscars

director Jan Troell

writers Jan Troell, Per Olov Enquist

news

loading…

photos

videos

Hamsun - (1996) trailer

cast

sign up to track movies

Create an account to rate, review, and track movies and TV shows.