Hedda Gabler movie poster

Hedda Gabler

January 1, 1978 1h 50m

Originally released in 1978. Hedda Gabler is a drama film. directed by Jan Decorte.

Starring Bert André, Rita Wouters, and Jos van Gorp

Synopsis

Jan Decorte's second feature film is an adaptation of the play Hedda Gabler by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Decorte moved the locus of action of Ibsen's realistic play from 1890 to 1950, twenty-eight years earlier than when the film was shot. The story begins when Hedda returns home from an overly long honeymoon with her newly wed but colourless husband Tesman. She is pregnant and will be courted by the writer Eljert Lövbor, an old lover who is about to break through with an exceptional novel of autobiographical quality [Avila].

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1978 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
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Language NL Original language
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Country Belgium Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hedda Gabler about?

Jan Decorte's second feature film is an adaptation of the play Hedda Gabler by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Decorte moved the locus of action of Ibsen's realistic play from 1890 to 1950, twen...

Who directed Hedda Gabler?

Hedda Gabler was directed by Jan Decorte.

How long is Hedda Gabler?

Hedda Gabler has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Hedda Gabler released?

Hedda Gabler was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hedda Gabler?

The main cast of Hedda Gabler includes Bert André, Rita Wouters, Jos van Gorp, Jan Pauwels, Rezy Schumacher.