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I Am Dina (2002)
Director: Ole Bornedal
Cast: Maria Bonnevie, Gérard Depardieu, Christopher Eccleston, Bjørn Floberg
Runtime125 min
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In Northern Norway during the 1860s, a little girl named Dina accidentally causes her mother's death. Overcome with grief, her father refuses to raise her, leaving her in the care of the household servants. Dina grows up wild and unmanageable, with her only friend being the stable boy, Tomas. She summons her mother's ghost and develops a strange fascination with death as well as a passion for living.
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I Am Dina (2002), directed by Ole Bornedal, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the haunting story of a young girl whose life is marked by tragedy. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric and poignant portrayal of the complex themes of grief, obsession, and the supernatural. While the film did not receive major awards recognition, it has found an appreciative audience, earning a respectable 7.0 rating on IMDb.
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Directed by Ole Bornedal in 2002, 'I Am Dina' is a captivating drama that blends the haunting supernatural with the gritty realities of 19th-century Norway. The film's standout performances, led by Maria Bonnevie's mesmerizing turn as the complex and troubled Dina, offer a nuanced exploration of grief, passion, and the lingering influence of the dead on the living.
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I Am Dina is a 2002 Norwegian-Swedish-Danish film directed by Ole Bornedal. It is based on the 1989 book Dinas bok by Herbjørg Wassmo. It was one of the most high-profile films in Norwegian movie history.
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