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Comrade Pedersen (2006)
Director: Hans Petter Moland
Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Anne Ryg, Jan Gunnar Røise
5.7Runtime123 min
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A drama focused on Norwegian society in the 1970s, an era politically influenced by Marxism and Leninism.
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Fans of thought-provoking, character-driven dramas set against the political backdrop of 1970s Norway will find much to appreciate in Comrade Pedersen, the 2006 film directed by acclaimed Norwegian filmmaker Hans Petter Moland. The film's nuanced exploration of societal tensions and personal struggles offers a poignant and insightful reflection on a pivotal era, brought to life through the compelling performances of Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, and other standout actors.
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Comrade Pedersen is a 2006 Norwegian drama film directed by Hans Petter Moland, starring Kristoffer Joner and Ane Dahl Torp. It is set in the late 1960s and 1970s and tells the story of a high-school teacher who tries to settle down in a small industrial town and gets caught up in the then trending Marxist-Leninist movement in Norway. The film is an adaptation of Dag Solstad's 1982 novel Gymnaslærer Pedersens beretning om den store politiske vekkelse som har hjemsøkt vårt land.
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