''For dagene er onde'' (For the Days Are Evil) is a Norwegian feature film from 1991 based on the novel of the same name by
Anne Karin Elstad
Anne Karin Elstad (19 January 1938 – 4 April 2012) was a Norwegian author known for her book series featuring the character ''Julie''.
Biography
Anne Karin Hestnes was born 19 January 1938, in Halsa to farm owner Johan Hestnes (1897–1980) a ...
. The film is an intense story about the rise of evil and its destruction. It was directed by Eldar Einarson, and it stars
Anne Krigsvoll
Anne Katharine Krigsvoll (born 4 February 1957) is a Norwegian actress. She debuted at Nationaltheatret (the National Theatre) in 1982, and has worked there since. Here she has had roles such as "Shui Ta" in Brecht's ''The Good Person of Sezuan'', ...
and
Pål Skjønberg
Pål Eugen Bucher Skjønberg (20 October 1919 – 3 February 2014) was a Norwegian actor.
He was born in Stavanger to actors Eugen (1889–1971) and Henny Skjønberg (1886–1973). He was the older brother of actor Espen Skjønberg. They g ...
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Plot
The Norwegian-American Robert returns to his home village after many years abroad. He develops a close and confidential relationship with 36-year-old Hildegunn, who is married to Tore. Hildegunn is the film's central character. Her warm relationship with Robert soon causes reactions among the villagers, but Hildegunn does not see the destructive tension that is emerging.
Cast
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Anne Krigsvoll
Anne Katharine Krigsvoll (born 4 February 1957) is a Norwegian actress. She debuted at Nationaltheatret (the National Theatre) in 1982, and has worked there since. Here she has had roles such as "Shui Ta" in Brecht's ''The Good Person of Sezuan'', ...
as Hildegunn
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Pål Skjønberg
Pål Eugen Bucher Skjønberg (20 October 1919 – 3 February 2014) was a Norwegian actor.
He was born in Stavanger to actors Eugen (1889–1971) and Henny Skjønberg (1886–1973). He was the older brother of actor Espen Skjønberg. They g ...
as Robert
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Bjørn Sundquist
Bjørn Richard Sundquist (born 16 June 1948) is a Norwegian actor, famous for TV, theatre, and movie roles.
For many years he worked at Det Norske Teatret and Nationaltheateret in Oslo, and he is especially famous for the roles as Merlin and ...
as Tore
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Iren Reppen
Iren Reppen (born 19 December 1965) is a Norwegian actress.
She graduated from Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 1990. Her debut was in the play «Romeo and Juliet» ved Trøndelag Teater in 1990. She has since worked at Det Norske Teatret ...
as Anne
* Joachim Cossais as Anders
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Jeppe Beck Laursen Jeppe Svend Aage Beck Laursen (1 June 1972) is a Norwegian actor and stuntman.S ...
as Knut
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Jack Fjeldstad
Jack Fjeldstad (24 March 1915 – 4 September 2000) was a Norwegian actor and stage producer. He was active on stage and in films for more than fifty years. He made his film debut in ''Det drønner gjennom dalen'' in 1937, and participated in ...
as Gammel-Anders
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Grete Nordrå
Grete Nordrå (22 November 1924 – 13 March 2012) was a Norwegian actress who appeared on screen from the 1950s onwards. She was born in Asker.Sven Nordin as Hallvard
* Hildegun Riise as Kjersti
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Kaare Kroppan
Kaare Kroppan (25 April 1933 – 11 May 2014) was a Norwegian actor.
He was employed at Trøndelag Teater, Riksteatret, Rogaland Teater, Fjernsynsteatret and Den Nationale Scene during his career. In addition to being a stage actor he had film par ...
as Ola
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Liv Thorsen
Liv Thorsen (31 May 1935 – 21 December 2021) was a Norwegian actress, best known for her role as Elna in the Norwegian situation comedy '' Mot i brøstet''. Thorsen died on 21 December 2021, at the age of 86.Lars Øyno as Henrik
* Merete Moen as Hilda
* Vidar Sandem as Per
* Anders Kippersund as the parish priest
* Reidar Aarsand as the accordion player
National Library of Norway
The National Library of Norway ( no, Nasjonalbiblioteket) was established in 1989. Its principal task is "to preserve the past for the future". The library is located both in Oslo and in Mo i Rana. The building in Oslo was restored and reopened ...