The Birds (2019)
Based on the award winning novel by Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds tells the tale of Mattis, a mentally disabled man cared for by his lonely older sister, Hege. Their everyday routine and isolated existence is interrupted when a lumberjack arrives at their lakeside cottage and falls in love with Hege, leaving Mattis fearful that he will lose his sister.
Director: Anders T. Andersen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 5, 2019
Cast
- Anders T. Andersen - Mattis
- Andrine Sæther - Hege
- Henrik Rafaelsen - Jørgen
- Fridtjov Såheim
- Marte Engebrigtsen - Bondekone
- Jan Sælid - Bonden
- Jonas Hoff Oftebro - Gutt
- Camilla Frey - Inger
- Torstein Bjørklund - Rugdejegeren
- Kristin Grue - Anna
Screenplay
- Anders T. Andersen (Co-Writer)
- Hilde Susan Jægtnes
- Tarjei Vesaas (Novel)
Cinematography: Rune Kongsro
Editing: Torkel Gjørv, Matias Armand Jordal
Production: Viper Film
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk, Norwegian Nynorsk
Original Language: no
More Films by Director: Anders T. Andersen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birds about?
- Based on the award winning novel by Tarjei Vesaas, The Birds tells the tale of Mattis, a mentally disabled man cared for by his lonely older sister, Hege. Their everyday routine and isolated existence is interrupted when a lumberjack arrives at their lakeside cottage and falls in love with Hege, leaving Mattis fearful that he will lose his sister.
- Who directed The Birds?
- The Birds was directed by Anders T. Andersen.
- Who stars in The Birds?
- The Birds stars Anders T. Andersen, Andrine Sæther, Henrik Rafaelsen, Fridtjov Såheim, Marte Engebrigtsen, Jan Sælid.
- How long is The Birds?
- The Birds has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Birds?
- The Birds is a Drama film.
- Where was The Birds produced?
- The Birds was produced in Norway.