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Løvekvinnen

  • 20162016
  • 2h 6m
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6.7/10
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Løvekvinnen (2016)
Drama
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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    • Vibeke Idsøe
    • Erik Fosnes Hansen(novel)
    • Vibeke Idsøe
  • Stars
    • Rolf Lassgård
    • Kjersti Tveterås
    • Aurora Lindseth-Løkka
    • Vibeke Idsøe
    • Erik Fosnes Hansen(novel)
    • Vibeke Idsøe
  • Stars
    • Rolf Lassgård
    • Kjersti Tveterås
    • Aurora Lindseth-Løkka
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    • 12User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Rolf Lassgård
    Rolf Lassgård
    • Gustav
    Kjersti Tveterås
    • Hannah
    Aurora Lindseth-Løkka
    • Eva (7)
    Mathilde Thomine Storm
    • Eva (14)
    Ida Ursin-Holm
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    • Eva (23)
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    Karen-Lise Mynster
    • Mrs. Birgerson
    Lars Knutzon
    • Professor Stroem
    Kåre Conradi
    • Jahnn
    Rolf Kristian Larsen
    • Sparky
    Lisa Loven Kongsli
    Lisa Loven Kongsli
    • Ruth
    Henrik Mestad
    Henrik Mestad
    • Swammerdamm
    Ken Duken
    Ken Duken
    • Andrej
    Ole Johan Skjelbred-Knutsen
    • Dr, Levin
    • (as Ole Johan Skjelbred)
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Mrs. Grjothornet
    Burghart Klaußner
    Burghart Klaußner
    • Johannes Joachim
    • (as Burghart Klaussner)
    Lara Braukmann
    • Siamese Twin 2
    Sara Braukmann
    • Siamese Twin 1
    Eveline Bär
    • Nicholine Federle
      • Vibeke Idsøe
      • Erik Fosnes Hansen(novel)
      • Vibeke Idsøe
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      Lisa Loven Kongsli and Connie Nielsen later co-starred as Amazon sisters in Wonder Woman (2017).

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    6/10
    Beautifully filmed story about abnormality
    I didn't have huge expectations for the film, which is based upon the internationally acclaimed novel by the Norwegain novelist Erik Fosnes Hansen by the same name, directed and scripted by Norwegian Vibeke Idsøe. Idsøe has formerly been best known for her family films and an O.K. comedy, but this is by far her best film to date. The film offers both a great story, beautiful photographed scenes, good film music and great production values and good acting.

    Eva Arctander is born while her mother dies at home on a train station in a small town in Norway. The little girl is covered with hair all over her body, much to her fathers shame. We follow her upbringing as well as later life, having to cope with the abnormality of being "dressed" as an animal.

    The film functions on several levels, and has been criticized for not having a sharp enough edge. I think that's a load of b.s., and I find it rather relieving that the film is not full of bullying or nastiness. We've seen all that before.

    the film is simply beautifully shot by danish cinematography master Dan Laustsen, known from films like Headhunter, I am Dina, The Possession...* Combined with a perfectly made musical score, I found the film a delight to watch on the big screen.

    The film is very much a Scandinavian project, with many Danish actors, a brilliant Swedish second lead (Rolf Lassgård) and a couple of good Norewgian female central actors in all the different versions of Eva (as 7, 14 years old and grown up). There are also many good minor roles.

    Though I must admit I found a couple of weaknesses. That comes to the believably language spoken by the child as a 7 year old. It was far too advanced. It didn't sound right, and was quite awkward. There's also a couple of other glitches in the dialogues, and Idsøe should have had a script consultant removing this, so that the film would have that weakness. I also was a little bit annoyed by the CGI used on Eva as a baby. Later on, this is perfect.

    But when it comes to all, I found the film both interesting and entertaining. And well worth your time!
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    • Aug 28, 2016

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      • August 26, 2016 (Norway)
      • Norway
      • Germany
      • Norwegian
      • French
      • Swedish
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      • MMC Studios, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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      • Filmkameratene A/S
      • Gifted Films
      • Nordisk Film
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