Stella Polaris (1993)
Knut Erik Jensen's personal visual poem, an Elegy for a culture that no longer exists. Stella Polaris is a personal document in fiction form of a bygone era and culture in the northernmost part of Norway. At the same time described the current Finnmark in the scene from our own time. The story is narrated by a woman's eyes, both as children in the busy fishing village and as an adult in the present. She returns to the birthplace and remember how life was before the fishing village was closed. Love story between her and her childhood friend is central to the action. 'Stella Polaris' is in the form of associative told with an unconventional dramaturgy.
Director: Knut Erik Jensen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 8, 1993
Cast
- Anne Krigsvoll - The Woman
- Ketil Høegh - The Man
- Eirin Hargaut - The Girl
- Vegard Jensen - The Boy
- Thom Bastholm - The Salesman
- Øystein Mathiesen - German Sergeant
- Ole Lindseth - Fisherman
Screenplay
- Knut Erik Jensen
- René Bjerke (Creative Producer)
Music: Arne Nordheim
Cinematography: Svein Krøvel
Editing: Trygve Hagen
Production: Oslo-Film AS
Country: Norway
Language: English, Deutsch, Norsk
Original Language: no
More Films by Director: Knut Erik Jensen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stella Polaris about?
- Knut Erik Jensen's personal visual poem, an Elegy for a culture that no longer exists. Stella Polaris is a personal document in fiction form of a bygone era and culture in the northernmost part of Norway. At the same time described the current Finnmark in the scene from our own time. The story is narrated by a woman's eyes, both as children in the busy fishing village and as an adult in the present. She returns to the birthplace and remember how life was before the fishing village was closed. Love story between her and her childhood friend is central to the action. 'Stella Polaris' is in the form of associative told with an unconventional dramaturgy.
- Who directed Stella Polaris?
- Stella Polaris was directed by Knut Erik Jensen.
- Who stars in Stella Polaris?
- Stella Polaris stars Anne Krigsvoll, Ketil Høegh, Eirin Hargaut, Vegard Jensen, Thom Bastholm, Øystein Mathiesen.
- How long is Stella Polaris?
- Stella Polaris has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Stella Polaris?
- Stella Polaris is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Stella Polaris produced?
- Stella Polaris was produced in Norway.