Burnt by Frost


1h 37m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Story is set in Norway during and after World War II in those regions liberated by the Soviet Red Army. Due to these circumstances, a young fisherman, Simon, is persuaded to join the KGB. After training in Russia, he's sent back home but rumors of his secret occupation make it hard to deal with his

Film Details

Also Known As
Brent av Frost
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
SF Studios; Svensk Filmindustri Norway

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

Story is set in Norway during and after World War II in those regions liberated by the Soviet Red Army. Due to these circumstances, a young fisherman, Simon, is persuaded to join the KGB. After training in Russia, he's sent back home but rumors of his secret occupation make it hard to deal with his friends and loved ones.

Film Details

Also Known As
Brent av Frost
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
SF Studios; Svensk Filmindustri Norway

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States August 1997

Released in United States October 1997

Released in United States November 1997

Released in United States October 1998

Awarded "Special Prize in Memoriam Rainer Werner Fassbinder" at the 1997 International Film Festival.

Shown at Haugesund International Film Festival in Norway August 1997.

Shown at International Film Festival in Heidelberg, Germany October 10-18, 1997.

Shown at Thessaloniki International Film Festival (in competition) in Greece November 21-30, 1997.

Shown at Denver International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) October 8-15, 1998.

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States 1997 (Awarded "Special Prize in Memoriam Rainer Werner Fassbinder" at the 1997 International Film Festival.)

Released in United States August 1997 (Shown at Haugesund International Film Festival in Norway August 1997.)

Released in United States October 1997 (Shown at International Film Festival in Heidelberg, Germany October 10-18, 1997.)

Released in United States November 1997 (Shown at Thessaloniki International Film Festival (in competition) in Greece November 21-30, 1997.)

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at American Film Institute (AFI) Los Angeles International Film Festival (European Film Showcase) October 22-31, 1998.)

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at Denver International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) October 8-15, 1998.)