The Other Munch (2018)

The Other Munch (2018) poster

This engrossing documentary follows the much-acclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard as he is invited to guest-curate an exhibition of paintings by Edvard Munch at Oslo’s Munch Museum. Co-director Joachim Trier appears onscreen alongside Knausgaard as they visit several key locations from the celebrated painter’s life, searching for insights into his imagination and vision as they discuss his vastly influential oeuvre, his themes and obsessions, his approach to rendering everyday things and strongly emotional scenes alike. Knausgaard’s interpretation of Munch proves to be captivatingly unorthodox, and the Trier brothers thrillingly seek to connect his thoughts about the painter to his own literary project, yielding a double portrait of two of Norway’s most essential artists. (Film Society of Lincoln Center)

Director: Joachim Trier, Emil Trier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
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Cast

Music: Ola Fløttum
Cinematography: Petter Holmern Halvorsen, Jon Gaute Espevold
Editing: Christian Siebenherz
Production: Don't Look Now
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
More Films by Director: Joachim Trier, Emil Trier
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Munch about?
This engrossing documentary follows the much-acclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard as he is invited to guest-curate an exhibition of paintings by Edvard Munch at Oslo’s Munch Museum. Co-director Joachim Trier appears onscreen alongside Knausgaard as they visit several key locations from the celebrated painter’s life, searching for insights into his imagination and vision as they discuss his vastly influential oeuvre, his themes and obsessions, his approach to rendering everyday things and strongly emotional scenes alike. Knausgaard’s interpretation of Munch proves to be captivatingly unorthodox, and the Trier brothers thrillingly seek to connect his thoughts about the painter to his own literary project, yielding a double portrait of two of Norway’s most essential artists. (Film Society of Lincoln Center)
Who directed The Other Munch?
The Other Munch was directed by Joachim Trier, Emil Trier.
Who stars in The Other Munch?
The Other Munch stars Karl Ove Knausgård, Joachim Trier.
How long is The Other Munch?
The Other Munch has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is The Other Munch?
The Other Munch is a Documentary film.
Where was The Other Munch produced?
The Other Munch was produced in Norway.