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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.
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Questions about Hamsun
How long is Hamsun?
Hamsun has a runtime of 2h 39m (2 hours and 39 minutes).
Who directed Hamsun?
Hamsun was directed by Jan Troell and released in 1996.
What genre is Hamsun?
Hamsun is a Drama film (1996).
Who stars in Hamsun?
The cast of Hamsun includes Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Jesper Christensen, Edgar Selge.
What is the TMDB rating for Hamsun?
Hamsun has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 26 votes.
