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Famously described by Ingmar Bergman as "a work of genius", Peter Watkins' multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter, it is one of the best films ever made about the artistic process. Focusing initially on Munch's formative years in late 19th Century Kristiana (now Oslo), .. Read more

Starring	Geir Westby, Gro Fraas, Kerstii Allum, Eric Allum
Director	Peter Watkins
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

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- Watkins' biography of the formative years of the pioneer Expressionist easily vindicates its running time. As Munch... read more on Time Out
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- - 8
  - 0
  Weighty, somewhat confusing, and only for Munch fanatics
  
  I was looking forward to watching this film, having studied Munch in depth on a PhD - however, I was very disappointed, and didn't even watch it to the end... read more »
  
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  - Leamington Spa
  - 06 Jan 2008 at 16:41
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  The background of the art creation
  
  Yes, is true! Peter Watkins definitely is far to be Hollywod-ian. But, as a director is one of the greatest Brittish directors. Even for UK is unusual because ... read more »
  
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- - coraX
  - 3 reviews
  - 06 Nov 2011 at 13:10
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  Epic Norwegian docudrama
  
  This three and a half hour biographical film by Peter Watkins about the artist Edvard Munch was originally made for television. It focuses on Munch’s ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Aug 2011 at 13:01
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  Edvard Munch - this film made ME scream
  
  An overindulgent, clumsy biopic of an interesting painter. I came to this wanting to know more about Munch, but knew I was in for trouble when the droning '... read more »
  
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  - 20 Apr 2011 at 17:58
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  truly memorable
  
  yes it is a long film! i watched it over several sittings and found it utterly mesmerising.
  
  it was also refreshing to be watching something a bit ... read more »
  
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  - Flckwell Heath
  - 10 Nov 2010 at 22:12
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  Edvard Munch
  
  Running as this film does for three-and-a-half hours demands a huge creative, almost egomanic, energy to sustain it. One thinks of Wagner in this respect. ... read more »
  
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- - Leni
  - 179 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Nov 2009 at 20:19
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  Edvard Munch
  
  A deep and insightful film, which beautifully portrays the artist and his struggles. The film consisted of flashbacks, which were both mesmeric and disturbing ... read more »
  
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  - Hebden Bridge
  - 26 Aug 2009 at 18:48
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  Edward Munch
  
  A very long, interesting movie, but it would benefit from some cutting.
  
  I love Munch paintings, and it was very interesting to find out about his ... read more »
  
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- - Ave
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  - Rickmansworth
  - 26 Jul 2009 at 14:48
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  Exhausting
  
  Don't watch this if you're feeling tired, depressed or have a bad cough - It's an interesting journey through Munchs life and work but you will have... read more »
  
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  - Bushey
  - 10 Feb 2009 at 12:14
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  What??
  
  Oh dear. Well I don't know where to start. Confusing to say the least. It was shot documentary style or thats what it was trying to do. Sadly it was very ... read more »
  
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  - Northampton
  - 04 Jan 2009 at 19:41
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  Mintos Munchos!
  
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  In my humble opinion this is the greatest film ever directed by a british filmmaker. Contrary to the review of one glib reviewer, it' s a film that fully ... read more »
  
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  - Cardiff
  - 11 Sep 2008 at 21:52
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- - 8
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  Weighty, somewhat confusing, and only for Munch fanatics
  
  I was looking forward to watching this film, having studied Munch in depth on a PhD - however, I was very disappointed, and didn't even watch it to the end... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 509585
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  - Snorkmaiden
  - 7 reviews
  - Leamington Spa
  - 06 Jan 2008 at 16:41
- - 4
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  Simply awesome
  
  Let's get a couple of things out of the way first: this film has subtitles, is three and a half hours long, and is, intellectually, demanding in the extreme... read more »
  
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- - Savage
  - 632 reviews
  - London, England
  - 21 Jan 2008 at 11:13
- - 4
  - 1
  Munch
  
  Please do not attempt this title unless you are a Munch enthusiast; expect cinematic hams of famous paintings, lots of grey. Very very dour.
  
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- - Rutz
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  - Leominster
  - 11 Sep 2008 at 20:57
- - 2
  - 0
  True to Life
  
  Although I fell asleep throughout this film, more than once, it wasnt because I didnt like it. On the contrary the images were very evocative and conjured up ... read more »
  
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  - Fynski
  - 14 reviews
  - York
  - 03 Feb 2008 at 14:30
- - 1
  - 0
  Mintos Munchos!
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  In my humble opinion this is the greatest film ever directed by a british filmmaker. Contrary to the review of one glib reviewer, it' s a film that fully ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 627980
- - BrindleyBeBarassedboutBombsquare
  - 43 reviews
  - Cardiff
  - 11 Sep 2008 at 21:52
- - 1
  - 0
  What??
  
  Oh dear. Well I don't know where to start. Confusing to say the least. It was shot documentary style or thats what it was trying to do. Sadly it was very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 681246
- - a customer
  - Northampton
  - 04 Jan 2009 at 19:41
- - 1
  - 0
  truly memorable
  
  yes it is a long film! i watched it over several sittings and found it utterly mesmerising.
  
  it was also refreshing to be watching something a bit ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 938715
- - a customer
  - Flckwell Heath
  - 10 Nov 2010 at 22:12
- - 0
  - 0
  Edward Munch
  
  A very long, interesting movie, but it would benefit from some cutting.
  
  I love Munch paintings, and it was very interesting to find out about his ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 789421
- - Ave
  - 62 reviews
  - Rickmansworth
  - 26 Jul 2009 at 14:48
- - 0
  - 0
  Edvard Munch
  
  A deep and insightful film, which beautifully portrays the artist and his struggles. The film consisted of flashbacks, which were both mesmeric and disturbing ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 803227
- - a customer
  - Hebden Bridge
  - 26 Aug 2009 at 18:48
- - 0
  - 0
  Edvard Munch
  
  Running as this film does for three-and-a-half hours demands a huge creative, almost egomanic, energy to sustain it. One thinks of Wagner in this respect. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 832375
- - Leni
  - 179 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Nov 2009 at 20:19

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  Famously described by Ingmar Bergman as "a work of genius", Peter Watkins' multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter, it is one of the best films ever made about the artistic process. Focusing initially on Munch's formative years in late 19th ...