Faith, Hope and Witchcraft (1960)
In the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Troldø lives a single farming family. The grandmother Gunhild is the only woman on the island and her son Enok is unable to find a wife. Gunhild's advanced age causes her to worry for the future of the family. So she initiates a plan to get Enok married, a plan that is put into action when the young Eva becomes stranded on the island. But the community must be shaken by several dramatic events before Gunhild can breathe a sigh of relief.
Director: Erik Balling
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: March 25, 1960
Cast
- Bodil Ipsen - Bedstemor Gunhild
- Gunnar Lauring - Jonas
- Louis Miehe-Renard - Enok
- Peter Malberg - Peter
- Poul Reichhardt - Rubanus
- Birte Bang - Eva
- Berthe Qvistgaard - Sally
- Jakob Nielsen - Huskarlen Jacob
- Hanne Winther-Jørgensen - Bruden
- Oscar Hermansen - Brudgommen
Screenplay
Music: Svend Erik Tarp
Cinematography: Erik W. Williamsen, Poul Pedersen
Editing: Carsten Dahl
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Keywords
faroe islands
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Faith, Hope and Witchcraft about?
- In the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Troldø lives a single farming family. The grandmother Gunhild is the only woman on the island and her son Enok is unable to find a wife. Gunhild's advanced age causes her to worry for the future of the family. So she initiates a plan to get Enok married, a plan that is put into action when the young Eva becomes stranded on the island. But the community must be shaken by several dramatic events before Gunhild can breathe a sigh of relief.
- Who directed Faith, Hope and Witchcraft?
- Faith, Hope and Witchcraft was directed by Erik Balling.
- Who stars in Faith, Hope and Witchcraft?
- Faith, Hope and Witchcraft stars Bodil Ipsen, Gunnar Lauring, Louis Miehe-Renard, Peter Malberg, Poul Reichhardt, Birte Bang.
- How long is Faith, Hope and Witchcraft?
- Faith, Hope and Witchcraft has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Faith, Hope and Witchcraft?
- Faith, Hope and Witchcraft is a Family, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Faith, Hope and Witchcraft produced?
- Faith, Hope and Witchcraft was produced in Denmark.