Famously described by Ingmar Bergman as ""a work of genius"" Peter Watkins' multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter it is one of the best films ever made about the artistic process. Focusing initially on Munch's formative years in late 19th Century Kristiana (now Oslo) Watkins uses his trademark style to create a vivid picture of the emotional political and social upheavals that would have such an effect on his art. The young artist (Geir Westby) has an affair with ""Mrs Heiberg"" (Gro Fraas) a devastating... experience that will haunt him for the rest of his life. His work is viciously attacked by critics and public alike and he is forced to leave his home country for Berlin where along with the notorious Swedish playwright August Strindberg he becomes part of the cultural storm that is to sweep Europe. There have been countless film biographies of famous artists but only a handful can be considered major works in their own right. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Watkins' original extended 211-minute TV version of what is regarded by many as an extraordinary feat of filmmaking. [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Famously described by Ingmar Bergman as "a work of genius", Peter Watkins' multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter, it is one of the best films ever made about the artistic process. Focusing initially on Munch's formative years in late 19th Century Kristiana (now Oslo), Watkins uses his trademark style to create a vivid picture of the emotional, political and social upheavals that would have such an effect on his art. The young artist (Geir Westby) has an affair with "Mrs Heiberg" (Gro Fraas), a devastating experience that will haunt him for the rest of his life. His work is viciously attacked by critics and public alike and he is forced to leave his home country for Berlin, where, along with the notorious Swedish playwright August Strindberg, he becomes part of the cultural storm that is to sweep Europe. There have been countless film biographies of famous artists, but only a handful can be considered major works in their own right. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Watkins' original, extended 211-minute TV version of what is regarded by many as an extraordinary feat of filmmaking. Actors Geir Westby, Gro Fraas, Kerstii Allum, Eric Allum, Susan Troldmyr, Ragnvald Caspari, Katja Pedersen, Hjordis Ulriksen, Inger-Berit Oland, Amund Berge, Camilla Falk, Erik Kristiansen, Anne-Marie Daehli, Johan Halsborg & Gro Jarto Director Peter Watkins Certificate PG Year 1974 Languages French ; English ; Norwegian Subtitles English ; English For The Hearing Impaired Duration 3 hours and 31 minutes (approx)
Peter Watkins directs this made-for-TV biographical drama centred on the Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch (Geir Westby). Making use of Munch's personal diaries, the film explores his private life as well as the emotional, political and social events that influenced his work during the late 19th century. Featuring re-enacted scenes alongside staged interviews, where characters share their opinions of him, the film dramatises Munch's artistic process and key events from his life that affected it including his affair with Mrs. Fru Heiberg (Gro Fraas).
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