Gymnaslaerer Pedersen


1h 55m 2006

Brief Synopsis

In 1968, it seemed as if all of European youth was infected with revolutionary fever. When young high school teacher Knut Pedersen arrives in a small Norwegian town, he discovers that Maoism and sex are uncomfortable bedmates.

Film Details

Also Known As
Comrade Pedersen, High School Teacher Pedersen, Pedersen: High-School Teacher
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Political
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Norwegian Film Fund (Nff)
Distribution Company
Norsk Filmdistribusjon; Sandrew Metronome Filmdistribution As

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Synopsis

In 1968, it seemed as if all of European youth was infected with revolutionary fever. When young high school teacher Knut Pedersen arrives in a small Norwegian town, he discovers that Maoism and sex are uncomfortable bedmates.

Film Details

Also Known As
Comrade Pedersen, High School Teacher Pedersen, Pedersen: High-School Teacher
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Political
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Norwegian Film Fund (Nff)
Distribution Company
Norsk Filmdistribusjon; Sandrew Metronome Filmdistribution As

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Best Director Award at the 2006 Montreal World Film Festival.

Released in United States 2006

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 24-September 4, 2006.

Based on the novel "High-School Teacher Pedersen's Account of the Great Political Movement Which has Plagued Our Country" written by Dag Solstad; published by Oktober, 1982.

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 24-September 4, 2006.)