Knerten (2009)

Lillebror, a mischievous and quick-witted boy, has just moved out of town and not made any new friends yet. One day he discovers a twig - Knerten - in a pile of firewood, and this becomes ... See full summary »

Director:

Åsleik Engmark

Writers:

Birgitte Bratseth (screenplay), Anne-Cath Vestly (novel)

Stars:

Adrian Grønnevik Smith, Åsleik Engmark, Pernille Sørensen

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Adrian Grønnevik Smith	...	Lillebror
Åsleik Engmark	...	Knerten (voice)
Pernille Sørensen	...	Mor
Jan Gunnar Røise	...	Far
Petrus Andreas Christensen	...	Philip (as Petrus A. Christensen)
Per Schaanning	...	Eilertsen
John F. Brungot	...	Bussjåføren
Kjersti Fjeldstad	...	Tante Rundtomkring
Per Jansen	...	Snekkeren
Amalie Blankholm Heggemsnes	...	Vesla
Ole Johan Skjelbred-Knutsen	...	Veslas far
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Daniel Batchin	...	Kjæreste
Jan-Paul Brekke	...	Flytteman
Magnus Devold	...	Flyttemann
Silje Torp Færavaag	...	Carolina

Storyline

Lillebror, a mischievous and quick-witted boy, has just moved out of town and not made any new friends yet. One day he discovers a twig - Knerten - in a pile of firewood, and this becomes his imaginary friend. When Lillebror's mother gets a job in a general store and his father is out traveling as an underwear salesman, Lillebror has to manage on his own most of the day. With Knerten in hand, he encounters a new everyday rural life filled with colorful characters and challenges. But can a pine twig be a real friend - and can the family afford to stay in the run-down house?

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Plot Keywords:

imaginary friend | salesman | fantasy friend | moving | snow | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian

Release Date:

16 October 2009 (Norway)

Also Known As:

Anne-Cath Vestlys Knerten

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paradox Spillefilm A/S

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the children's book "Lillebror og Knerten" by author Anne-Cath Vestly.

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Connections

References Liv (1967)

User Reviews

Cute movie!

A great family film. Now I have actually seen this alone, although I am an adult (a little embarrassing to admit) and I actually enjoyed this film. I grew up with 'Knerten', and to see it become this film is simply funny. Lillebror is played by a beautiful boy and Åsleik makes a wonderful role as Knerten's voice.

It is a film that you can take your children too, without feeling that you are bored to death. Comments and scenes in between makes you smile.

For children i believe this is exciting and fun, and for adults (at least if you have read the books) may not be quite as exciting, but charming and fun! With the exception of the two girls, which annoyed me he-he, I can not handle kids like that ... But it makes a bit of the history, I believe!

All-in-all, a feel-good movie, which you can see with the kids without being afraid you will fall asleep!