Portugal / Jun 04, 1997 / Troia Film Festival
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A Jewish family leaves Germany after surviving the Holocaust and heads to Norway. Mendel, their youngest son, is too young to make sense of the Holocaust but tries to comprehend his family's actions during the war and their nightmares now. His imagination frequently runs away from him.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Henning Görbing-Hermstad | Markus Freund |
| Lene Bragli | Mrs. Rosen |
| Geo von Krogh | Mr. Rosen |
| Bjørn Jenseg | Ugland |
| Gaute Thu Tesli | Siggen |
| Ketil Gudim | Farmer |
| Wenche Kvamme | Sister Britt |
| Trond Høvik | Missionary |
| Torill Øyen | Miss |
| Stig R. Amdam | Olsen |
| Anitra Eriksen | Young Neighbor |
| Bente Lavik | Neighbor |
| Rune Temte | Fireman |
| Ole Ludvig Vandbakk | Fireman |
Genres
DramaComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mendel |
| Original language | Norsk (NO) |
| Spoken languages | Norsk |
| Production countries | Norway |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Northern Lights, Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I), Norsk Film |
| Release date | 20 marzo 1998 |
| Production | Helga Bähr, Axel Helgeland, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Tom Remlov, Bent Rognlien, Oddvar Bull Tuhus |
| Writer | Alexander Røsler |
| Assistant directors | Alexander Røsler |
Release dates
Premiere
Sweden / Feb 01, 1998 / Gothenburg Film Festival
Czechia / Jan 26, 2003 / Febio Film Festival
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 20, 1998
Sweden / Apr 17, 1998
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