14 Aug 2015
Captain Webb
The story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first-ever person to successfully swim the English Channel in 1875 equipped only with his moustache, doses of Brandy and a wire wool swimsuit.
Edvard Munch
A superlative film
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 lead by the likes of nihilist Hans Jæger.
Top Billed Cast
Geir Westby Edvard Munch
Gro Fraas Fru Heiberg
Eric Allum Edvard Munch - 1868
Ragnvald Caspari Peter Andreas Munch - 1868
Susan Troldmyr Laura Munch - 1868
Katja Pedersen Inger Munch - 1868
Hjordis Ulriksen Housemaid - 1868
Amund Berge Edvard Munch - 1875
Erik Kristiansen Peter Andreas Munch - 1875
Inger-Berit Oland Sophie Munch - 1875
Camilla Falk Laura Munch - 1875
Anne-Marie Daehli Inger Munch - 1875
Johan Halsborg Dr. Christian Munch - 1884
Gro Jarto Laura Catherine Munch - 1884
Lotte Teig Karen Bjølstad - 1884
Gunnar Skjetne Peter Andreas Munch - 1884
Berit Rytter Hasle Laura Munch - 1884
Rachel Pedersen Inger Munch - 1884
Vigdis Nilssen Housemaid - 1884
Kare Stormark Hans Jæger
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