DEATH IS A CARESS
- 92 min
- Norway
- Retrospective
- 12 years
- 2 Screenings
The debut film by Edith Carlmar revolves around the car mechanic Erik, who harbors a desire for the director's wife, Sonja. Their dangerous flirtation soon turns their lives upside down. They break old bonds and move in together. Jealousy and obsession gradually take over, and the relationship becomes both turbulent and destructive.
Read moreThe film received good reviews but also faced considerable opposition in its time due to its erotic undertones and portrayal of infidelity. Some cinemas refused to screen the film.
Today, Death Is a Caress is considered one of Edith Carlmar's best films. With its thriller elements and dark themes, it evokes associations with film noir. It showcases a filmmaker willing to explore new paths in Norwegian cinema – both in form and content.
Screenings
| Friday 08. march 13.45 | 13.45 | Cinemateket |
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| Friday 08. march 17.00 | 17.00 | Cinemateket |
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Information
| Original title | DØDEN ER ET KJÆRTEGN | |
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| Director | Edith Carlmar | |
| Year | 1949 | |
| Length | 92 min | |
| Country | Norway | |
| Language | norwegian | |
| Subtitles | none | |
| Cast | Claus Wiese, Bjørg Riiser-Larsen, Eva Bergh |
