| The Lion Woman | |
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| Directed by | Vibeke Idsøe |
| Based on | The Lion Woman by Erik Fosnes Hansen |
| Starring | Ida Ursin-Holm Rolf Lassgård |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
The Lion Woman (Norwegian: Løvekvinnen) is a 2016 Norwegian drama film directed by Vibeke Idsøe.[1] The film is an international coproduction and had a budget of approximately NOK 52 million.[2] Parts of the film were shot in Lillehammer, and the rest was recorded at various locations. The film had its world premiere on August 26, 2016.[3]
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[edit]In 1912, a Norwegian woman dies in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter born with hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, and a grieving husband who hides the girl from gawkers.
Cast
[edit]- Ida Ursin-Holm - Eva (23)
- Mathilde Thomine Storm - Eva (14)
- Aurora Lindseth-Løkka - Eva (7)
- Rolf Lassgård - Gustav
- Rolf Kristian Larsen - Sparky
- Kjersti Tveterås - Hannah
- Lars Knutzon - Professor Stroem
- Kåre Conradi - Jahnn
- Lisa Loven Kongsli - Ruth
- Connie Nielsen - Mrs. Grjothornet
- Henrik Mestad - Swammerdamm
- Ken Duken - Andrej
References
[edit]- ^ Rossing Jensen, Jorn (2016-08-23). "Helmer Praises Spirit of 'The Lion Woman'". Variety. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ Trulsen, Ola Nymo. 2014. "Løvekvinnen"-film får 12,5 millioner i støtte. NRK (March 28).
- ^ Carlsen, Marianne Rustad, & Hanna Huglen Revheim. 2016. "Løvekvinnen" solgt til 40 land før premieren. NRK (July 19).