''Winterborn'' ( da, Vinterbørn) is a 1978 Danish

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...

directed by

Astrid Henning-Jensen Astrid Henning-Jensen (born Astrid Smahl; 10 December 1914 – 5 January 2002) was a Danes, Danish film director, actress, editor and screenwriter. Early life Henning-Jensen was born in the Copenhagen district of Frederiksberg in 1914, to pare ...

. It was entered into the

29th Berlin International Film Festival The 29th Berlin International Film Festival was held from 20 February – 3 March 1979. The Golden Bear was awarded to the West German film ''David'' directed by Peter Lilienthal. Michael Cimino's ''The Deer Hunter'' was surrounded by controver ...

where Henning-Jensen won the

Silver Bear for Best Director The Silver Bear for Best Director (german: Silberner Bär/Bester Regie) is an award presented annually at the Berlin International Film Festival since 1956. It is given for the best achievement in directing and is chosen by the International Jury ...

Cast

* Ann-Mari Max Hansen - Marie *

Helle Hertz Helle may refer to: People * Alternate spelling of George de La Hèle, Renaissance composer Places Belgium * Helle (stream), a 25-km-long stream in Belgium that rises in the Eifel mountains Denmark * Helle Municipality, a former municipali ...

- Signe * Lone Kellerman - Olivia *

Lea Risum Brøgger Lea or LEA may refer to: Places Australia * Lea River, Tasmania, Australia * Lake Lea, Tasmania, from which the Lea River flows * RAAF Base Learmonth, IATA airport code "LEA" England * Lea, Cheshire, a civil parish * Lea, Derbyshire, a settl ...

- Linda * Berrit Kvorning - Gertrud *

Birgit Conradi Birgit is a female given name, a short form of Birgitta and ultimately a Germanic form of the Gaelic name Bridget. Notable people with the name include: * Birgit Brüel, Danish singer and actress * Birgit Collin-Langen, German politician * Bir ...

- Karen Margarethe * Mimi Vang Olsen - Habiba *

Merete Axelberg Merete is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: * Merete Agerbak-Jensen (born 1967), Norwegian politician * Merete Ahnfeldt-Mollerup (born 1963), Danish architect, university professor and writer * Merete Alfsen (born 1950), No ...

- Veronica *

Lene Brøndum Lene Brøndum (born 26 June 1947) is a Danish actress. At the 23rd Guldbagge Awards she won the award for Best Actress for her role in '' Hip Hip Hurrah!'' She has appeared in more than 35 films and television shows since 1976. Selected filmogr ...

- Tenna * Ulla Gottlieb - Yvonne *

Jannie Faurschou Jannie is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Jannie Blackwell, American politician *Jannie Bornman (born 1980), South African rugby union player *Jannie Boshoff (born 1986), South African rugby union player * Jannie Chan, Singapore ...

- Connie *

Susanne Breuning Susanne may refer to: * Susanne (given name), a feminine given name (including a list of people with the name) *, later USS ''SP-411'', a United States Navy patrol boat in commission from 1917 to 1919 *, the proposed name and designation for a ves ...

- Eva - Maries søster *

Else Benedikte Madsen Else may refer to: Places * Else (Lenne), a river in Germany, tributary to the Lenne * Else (Werre), a river in Germany, tributary to the Werre People * Else (given name) * Else (surname) Music * "Else" (song), a 1999 rock song * '' The Else'', ...

- Fru Holm * Johannes Rosing - Zacharias - Maries kæreste *

Waage Sandø Waage Sandø (born May 8, 1943) is a Danish theatre, film and television actor. He is known to international audiences mainly for his appearances in the TV series ''Bedrag'' (''Follow the Money'') Sandø, son of a tavern owner in Copenhagen, was ...

- Jacob - Signes mand *

Benny Poulsen Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer or Bernard. People Bennie Given name * Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine o ...

Kurt Ravn Kurt is a male given name of Germanic or Turkish origin. ''Kurt'' or ''Curt'' originated as short forms of the Germanic Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor. In Turkish, Kurt means "Wolf" and i ...

* Beatrice Palner * Kjeld Nørgaard *

Jesper Christensen Jesper Christensen (; born 16 May 1948) is a Danish actor. A veteran of European cinema, he has more recently made the transition to English language projects, including ''The Interpreter'' and '' Revelations''. He has also appeared as the mys ...

Ole Thestrup Ole Svane Thestrup (12 March 1948 – 2 February 2018) was a Danish actor. He appeared in many Danish films, particularly those directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, as well as television and theatre roles. He had a recurring role in the political dra ...

Elin Reimer Elin or Elín is a variation of Ellen and Helene used in Scandinavian and Celtic languages. Prominent people * Elin Andersdotter (d. 1569), Swedish lady-in-waiting and political conspirator * Elin Brandell (1882–1963), Swedish journalist * E ...

Henning Palner Henning Palner (18 July 1932 – 20 December 2018) was a Danish actor. Filmography *'' Jetpiloter'' – 1961 *'' Støv på hjernen'' – 1961 *'' Komtessen'' – 1961 *'' Sorte Shara'' – 1961 *'' Det støver stadig'' – 1962 *'' Drømmen om ...

References

External links

* 1978 films 1970s Danish-language films 1978 drama films Films directed by Astrid Henning-Jensen Danish drama films {{Denmark-film-stub