The Bridal Party in Hardanger

The Bridal Party in Hardanger (1926)

Brudeferden i Hardanger

Based on the novel "Marit Skjølte" by Kristofer Janson, this Norwegian silent movie tells the story of young Marit and her love, Anders, who travels to America to seek his fortune. Without Marit's knowledge, he returns to marry a farm heiress.

Date of release
1926-12-26
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (6)
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Rasmus Breistein

Casting

Interesting facts

Brudeferden i Hardanger is a 1926 Norwegian silent drama film directed by Rasmus Breistein, starring Aase Bye. The script was written by Breistein, based on the novel Marit Skjølte, by Kristofer Janson. The film is a romantic drama about two lovers who are separated and only get reunited in their old age. It started a trend of national romanticism in Norwegian film.

Production and release

The outdoor takes were shot in Aga and Lofthus in Ullensvang Municipality, and on Tokheim Farm outside Odda. The indoor takes were filmed at The Art Room in Thunes Mek. Verksted, Skøyen.

The film premièred on 26 December 1926 at the Cirkus Verdensteater and Frogner Cinema Theatre, Oslo.

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