The read
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do. It runs long at 2h 54m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do.
81 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter WatkinsDirector
- Peter WatkinsWriter
Cast
- Geir WestbyEdvard Munch
- Gro FraasFru Heiberg
- Peter WatkinsNarrator (voice)
- Eric AllumEdvard Munch - 1868
- Ragnvald CaspariPeter Andreas Munch - 1868
- Kerstii AllumSophie Munch - 1868
- Susan TroldmyrLaura Munch - 1868
- Katja PedersenInger Munch - 1868
- Hjordis UlriksenHousemaid - 1868
- Amund BergeEdvard Munch - 1875
- Erik KristiansenPeter Andreas Munch - 1875
- Inger-Berit OlandSophie Munch - 1875