Edvard Munch
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.
Critics Sentiment
The circumstances behind Munch's most famous works are revealed
The film's technique begins to suffer from overuse
The film peaks with its brilliant depiction of artistic creation around the midpoint, then drops significantly as repetitive techniques begin to feel monotonous and overused.
Reviewers consistently praise Watkins' innovative documentary-drama hybrid as a masterpiece of artistic biography, with particular acclaim for its immersive portrayal of 19th century Norwegian society and groundbreaking stream-of-consciousness editing. However, the film's strength becomes its weakness in the latter half, as the deliberate repetition of traumatic scenes that effectively shows Munch's obsessions begins to feel tedious and monotonous to viewers. Despite pacing issues, most reviewers consider it the greatest film ever made about an artist.
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Geir Westby
Edvard Munch
Gro Fraas
Fru Heiberg
Eric Allum
Edvard Munch - 1868
Ragnvald Caspari
Peter Andreas Munch - 1868
Kerstii Allum
Sophie 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
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