The Lion Woman

2016 2h 6m NO

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 130

Drama

Synopsis

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Eva Arctander is born with hypertrichosis, meaning that she is covered from head to toe with fine blonde hair. Her father is so ashamed of her that he hides her away from the world in their apartment. However, Eva’s nanny fights for her right to be treated like everyone else.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Rolf Lassgård
Gustav
Kjersti Tveterås
Hannah
Ida Ursin-Holm
Eva (23)
Rolf Kristian Larsen
Sparky
Lisa Loven Kongsli
Ruth
Connie Nielsen
Mrs. Grjothornet
Karen-Lise Mynster
Mrs. Birgerson
Henrik Mestad
Swammerdamm

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vibeke Idsøe
Writers: Vibeke Idsøe
Languages: Norwegian
Countries: Norway, Sweden

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Norway, Sweden.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vibeke Idsøe, shot by Dan Laustsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Uno Helmersson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Perry Eriksen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Rolf Lassgård and Kjersti Tveterås and Ida Ursin-Holm carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4677578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Vibeke Idsøe directs. Dan Laustsen behind the camera. Uno Helmersson scores. Perry Eriksen cuts. Produced in Norway, Sweden. Dialogue in Norwegian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Norway, Sweden.
3Directed by Vibeke Idsøe, shot by Dan Laustsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Uno Helmersson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Perry Eriksen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Rolf Lassgård and Kjersti Tveterås and Ida Ursin-Holm carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4677578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.