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Hunger

Hunger

1966
Drama
1h 52m
In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment his is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride. (imdb)

Directed by:

Henning Carlsen

Screenwriter:

Henning Carlsen, Knut Hamsun, Peter Seeberg

Starring:

Birgitte Federspiel, Gunnel Lindblom, Per Oscarsson, Henki Kolstad, Sverre Hansen, Carl Ottosen, Knud Rex, Hans W. Petersen, Carsten Byhring, Osvald Helmuth, Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen, Lars Tvinde

Genre:

Drama

AKAs:

Sult, Svält

Countries:

Denmark, Norway, Sweden

Languages:

Swedish, Danish, Norwegian
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1966
Drama
1h 52m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 05 Aug 2010
80
86th
The writer's character traits (pride, eccentricity, etc.) were well-defined. His need for upholding appearences almost made me frustrated to the point of hatred. The theme of facade was wonderfully explored further in the subplot with the lady he approaches. Great visuals and an impressive performance by Oscarsson stand out.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
zwykzwyk
Rated 11 Oct 2020
78
81st
Great performance by the main actor, really embodies a unique character.
Rated 11 Oct 2020
karbonaichKarbonaich
Rated 14 Aug 2020
80
57th
w/ Melisa
Rated 14 Aug 2020
leemarvinsleemarvins
Rated 14 Jul 2019
75
56th
The film rarely stays true to the Hamsun source material. But for what it was, it was okay. Per Oscarsson is good in the lead role.
Rated 14 Jul 2019
randorirandori
Rated 04 Jul 2016
80
77th
suc ve ceza gibi ama daha ac ve finali daha iyi
Rated 04 Jul 2016
bofbof
Rated 15 Nov 2011
78
77th
Wants to be a little better than it really is - it's especially the cinematography and very primitive effects that let it down - but Per Oscarsson (who some will know from the Millennium films, and who tragically died a few weeks ago) is simply blistering in the lead role. A pity his international career never took off.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 10 Feb 2011
82
88th
A faithful adaptation of a book which is very difficult to film as it is written as a sort of first-person interior monologue/hallucination. The cruel cold of 19th century Kristiana (Oslo) is evocatively captured by the crisp black and white photography. Per Oscarsson captures the twitchy stubborn pride of the lead perfectly.
Rated 10 Feb 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 23 Oct 2010
30
78th
"Henning Carlsen's version of Knut Hamsun's novel plays out accordingly as harrowing tragedy of disintegration and grim comedy of intransigence." - Fernando F. Croce
Rated 23 Oct 2010
emeraldguardEmeraldGuard
Rated 15 Mar 2009
70
45th
Was a bit disappointed, especially since this is one of my favorite books. But, to be fair, it isn't an easy story to translate to film, and it was interesting to see Henning Carlsen's interpretation. Those who have read the book will get a lot more out of this. The performance by Per Oscarsson as Pontus was quite memorable.
Rated 15 Mar 2009
teeceeteecee
Rated 02 Nov 2008
85
99th
Per Oscarsson som manisk forfatter der lider via sin stolthed. Hamsun kæmpede med sin tykhovedede stolthed hele livet - og blev dømt som nazisympatør efter 2.vk.
Rated 02 Nov 2008

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