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Growth of the Soil

2 hr. 35 min. | Drama | Pegi 13

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Norway in the early twentieth century. A loner named Isak has nothing but the determination to build a life for himself. High among the trees, he discovers a patch of barren land that, although it exhausts him, also gives him hope. He is joined by Inger, a quiet and strong companion who later becomes his wife. Together, they work the land and raise their children. Despite their constant struggle with the harsh yet breathtakingly beautiful wilderness, their lives are clear and simple. But as time passes, the modernizing world and historical changes begin to knock on the door of their secluded existence, while the hardships of everyday life and human weaknesses begin to transform their shared life. Adapted from Knut Hamsun’s 1917 novel, which helped earn him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920, the film, brought to life through the craftsmanship of director Hans Petter Moland and an outstanding cast, becomes a universal and timely story about the bond between humanity and nature, the weight of dramatic experience, and the inner strength of the human spirit. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Growth of the Soil is Norway’s Oscar submission.
Hans Petter Moland

Hans Petter Moland

One of Norway’s most distinguished directors and screenwriters, Hans Petter Moland is a filmmaker whose work is regularly presented at major international film festivals. In 1993, Moland made his feature-film debut with The Last Lieutenant in 1993. He went on to achieve international recognition with Aberdeen (2000), The Beautiful Country (2004), A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010), In Order of Disappearance (2014) and Out Stealing Horses (2019), all of which have also screened at Scanorama.

Languages
Norwegian
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Original title
Markens Grøde
Produced
2026: Norway

Film information

Director
Hans Petter Moland
Producers
Håkon Øverås
Screenplay
Hans Petter Moland, Gard B. Eidsvold
Music
Kaspar Kaae
Cinematography
Oskar Dahlsbakken
Cast
Herbert Nordrum, Asta Kamma August, Gard B. Eidsvold, Anders Baasmo
More information
www.imdb.com

Screenings

Thursday, 5 November

18:00

Pasaka Senamiesčio · Didžioji

Friday, 6 November

20:40

Forum Cinemas Kaune · 4

Saturday, 7 November

20:00

Arlekinas · Hall 1

Sunday, 8 November

20:20

Forum Cinemas Vingis · 11

Sunday, 8 November

16:50

Kino teatras „Minija“ · Hall 1

Monday, 9 November

18:00

Forum Cinemas Šiauliuose · 5

Monday, 9 November

18:00

Forum Cinemas Klaipėdoje · 3

Thursday, 12 November

20:30

Skalvija · Hall 1

Friday, 13 November

20:10

Forum Cinemas Vingis · Hall 1

Friday, 13 November

20:15

Romuva · Kamerinė salė

Saturday, 14 November

19:30

Forum Cinemas Vingis · Hall 1

Sunday, 15 November

15:30

Romuva · Didžioji salė

Tuesday, 17 November

19:00

Stasys Museum · Cinema Hall

Paid admission - Tickets

Tuesday, 17 November

16:00

Kino teatras „Dainava“ · Hall 1

Paid admission - Tickets

Friday, 20 November

20:00

Visagino kultūros centras · Draugystė

Sunday, 22 November

20:00

Spindulys · Didžioji salė