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Cast
Thure Lindhardt
as Nikolai Astrup
Dennis Storhøi
as Anton Fonn
Henriette Marø
as Engel Astrup
Ola G. Furuseth
as Ludvig O. Ravensberg
Gerald Pettersen
as Hans E. Kinck
Filip Kremner Rasmussen
as Young Nikolai Astrup
Jesper Lindblom
as Art student
Terhi Lintukangas
as Gallery guest
Bambu Xavier Locquet
as French conductor
Idun Losnegård
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes7
DirectorPål Øie
WritersPål Øie, Karl Johan Paulsen
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCatching the Flame
About Catching the Flame
This docudrama takes us on a journey through Nikolai Astrup's life and the inspiration behind some of his most famous paintings until his early death in 1928.
Directed by Pål Øie, Catching the Flame leans on a strong ensemble — Thure Lindhardt, Dennis Storhøi, Henriette Marø — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2019.
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