Closed Ward (1972)
This black-and-white Norwegian film is a great rarity: a film with comic elements set in a mental ward which does not overstep the bounds of common sense or good taste.
Director: Arnljot Berg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: March 8, 1972
Cast
- Roy Bjørnstad - Vestfold
- Carsten Byhring - Vålerenga
- Frimann Falck Clausen - Paul Paulus
- Vegard Hall - Gamlingen
- Erik Hivju - Harry
- Freddy Lindquist - Gitaristen
- Arne Lindtner Næss - Den tause
- Per Tofte - Playboy
- Carsten Winger - Hamlet
- Gard Øyen - Guttungen
Screenplay
Music: Freddy Lindquist
Cinematography: Knut Gløersen
Editing: Kjell Andersen, Arnljot Berg
Production: Norsk Film
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
alcoholism, psychiatric hospital, mental health
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Closed Ward about?
- This black-and-white Norwegian film is a great rarity: a film with comic elements set in a mental ward which does not overstep the bounds of common sense or good taste.
- Who directed Closed Ward?
- Closed Ward was directed by Arnljot Berg.
- Who stars in Closed Ward?
- Closed Ward stars Roy Bjørnstad, Carsten Byhring, Frimann Falck Clausen, Vegard Hall, Erik Hivju, Freddy Lindquist.
- How long is Closed Ward?
- Closed Ward has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Closed Ward?
- Closed Ward is a Drama film.
- Where was Closed Ward produced?
- Closed Ward was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Closed Ward?
- The themes of Closed Ward include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.