Special programme “Northern Laughter”

Stork Staring Mad

1 hr. 39 min. | Drama, Comedy | N/A

Erling and Liv are already married and dreaming about children, but they are not lucky. They are determined to quit all important work if only at that time the ovulation test indicates that the time is right for the relationship. But Liv still doesn’t get pregnant. Erling, no longer knowing what else to resort to, offers his wife to find a donor like him. Of course, as the plan gains momentum, Erling becomes jealous. He follows his wife, watching her talk to the incredibly similar "donor" poet Torfin. In order not to lose sight of his wife, Erling pretends to be Liv's brother and offers to take her to the poet's house ...

Eva Isaksen

Eva Isaksen

Eva Isaksen was born in 1956. After graduating from theater and film studies, he made his feature film debut in 1985 with Flaming Flowers (1985). The director became famous for his film Death in Oslo (1990), which was awarded the Film Critics' Prize. Two years later, she made the film The Perfect Killer (1992). In recent years, the director has also worked on television, producing TV dramas, including Nini and Sejer.
Languages
Norwegian
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Original title
Over stork og stein
Produced
1994: Norway

Film information

Director
Eva Isaksen
Screenplay
Axel Hellstenius
Music
Øivind R. Nilsen, Steinar Starholm
Cinematography
Kjell Vassdal
Cast
Anneke von der Lippe, Johannes Joner, Dennis Storhøi, Kari Ann Grønsund, Lars Sørbø, Terje Strømdahl, Ivar Nørve
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