They were worshipped as national saints. Hated as traitors. Their marriage spanned from the worst kind of betrayal to the greatest love...
1996 · 2h 39m · Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Jan Troell
Writers: Jan Troell, Per Olov Enquist
Cinematography: Mischa Gavrjusjov, Jan Troell
Editor: Ghita Beckendorff, Jan Troell