Edvard Munch

Story Line

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.

“A superlative film”

Top Cast

Geir Westby

Edvard Munch

Gro Fraas

Fru Heiberg

Peter Watkins

Narrator (voice)

Eric Allum

Edvard Munch - 1868

Ragnvald Caspari

Peter Andreas Munch - 1868

Kerstii Allum

Sophie Munch - 1868