Qivitoq
Originally released in 1956. Qivitoq is a adventure/drama film. directed by Erik Balling.
Starring Poul Reichhardt, Astrid Villaume, and Gunnar Lauring
Synopsis
A young teacher, Eva Nygaard, arrives in Greenland from Denmark to surprise her fiancé, the Doctor Erik Halsøe, but is crushed to find he has not waited for her and he is about to be married to his assisting nurse. Eva travels to a small fishing village to await the next ship back to Denmark. There she enters into a tense and often confrontational relationship with Jens, a quiet moody Dane who manages a trading company outpost. Meanwhile, Jens is trying to persuade a Greenlander named Pavia to become a company fisherman, despite Pavia's fear of alienating his fellow villagers and upsetting the spirit, Qivitoq.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Top Cast
Poul Reichhardt
as Jens Lauritzen
Astrid Villaume
as Eva Nygaard
Gunnar Lauring
as Marius Mariboe
Randi Michelsen
as Fru Mariboe
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
as Dr. Erik Halsøe
Kirsten Rolffes
as Sygeplejerske Kirsten Prage
Niels Platou
as Pavia
Justus Larsen
as Nuka
Dorthe Reimer
as Naja
Johanne Larsen
as Cæcilie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qivitoq about?
A young teacher, Eva Nygaard, arrives in Greenland from Denmark to surprise her fiancé, the Doctor Erik Halsøe, but is crushed to find he has not waited for her and he is about to be married to h...
Who directed Qivitoq?
Qivitoq was directed by Erik Balling.
How long is Qivitoq?
Qivitoq has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Qivitoq released?
Qivitoq was released on November 6, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Qivitoq?
The main cast of Qivitoq includes Poul Reichhardt, Astrid Villaume, Gunnar Lauring, Randi Michelsen, Bjørn Watt-Boolsen.