Rasmus Breistein
1890-11-16 in Åsane, Norway - 1976-10-16
Rasmus Breistein
1890-11-16 in Åsane, Norway - 1976-10-16
Department: Directing
Rasmus Breistein is regarded as the silent filmmaker's most significant filmmaker. In the period referred to as the national breakthrough for Norwegian film (1920-1930), he directed five films. With these films, he challenged the Swedish film's then power position and excited both critics and the audience. Breistein was a farmer's son and learned to play fiddle in his youth. He played for dances at weddings in Western Norway. When Det... see more
Department: Directing
Rasmus Breistein is regarded as the silent filmmaker's most significant filmmaker. In the period referred to as the national breakthrough for Norwegian film (1920-1930), he directed five films. With these films, he challenged the Swedish film's then power position and excited both critics and the audience. Breistein was a farmer's son and learned to play fiddle in his youth. He played for dances at weddings in Western Norway. When Det... see more
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