The Birdcatcher
2019·Norway·100 min.
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On her attempt to flee the Nazi round-up in Norway in the early 40s, Esther finds herself alone, on an occupied farm forced to conceal her identity; leading to a series of choices and consequences which shift the paths of those around her. This story uncovers a hidden slice of history that grips at the heart and inspires us all at the deepest level.
DirectorRoss Clarke
ScreenwriterTrond Morten Kristensen
MusicJim Copperthwaite
CinematographyJohn Christian Rosenlund
CastSarah-Sofie Boussnina·August Diehl·Jakob Cedergren·Laura Birn·Johannes Kuhnke·Anders Baasmo Christiansen·Jonas Hoff Oftebro·Arthur Hakalahti·Tibo Vandenborre
Original titleThe Birdcatcher