Hamsun

1996, NR, 157 min. Directed by Jan Troell. Starring Max Von Sydow, Ghita Norby, Anette Hoff.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Wed., April 18, 2001

Hamsun is a thoughtful evocation of the life of famed Norwegian author Knut Hamsun, winner of the 1920 Nobel Prize, who also collaborated with the Nazis in the takeover of his country. For more on the symposium call 471-4123 or see www.utexas.edu/depts/german/main.html.

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Hamsun, Jan Troell, Max Von Sydow, Ghita Norby, Anette Hoff

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