Tree of Knowledge (1981): Cast
Tree of Knowledge is a 1981 drama directed by Nils Malmros, starring Erno Müller as Mr. Særlang, class teacher, Merete Voldstedlund and Svend Schmidt-Nielsen. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Nils Malmros
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Per Holst Filmproduktion
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tree of Knowledge About?
The premise of Tree of Knowledge without spoilers.
As a group of Danish children pass into adolescence, gradually the most popular girl becomes an outcast, for trivial reasons that she never understands.
Tree of Knowledge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- photography
- new student
- female nudity
- girl rear nudity
- shower room
- communal shower
- outcast
- spreading a rumor
- loneliness
- rivalry
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- female pubic hair
- teenage crush
- mother daughter relationship
- classmate classmate relationship
- coming of age
- female rear nudity
- teacher hits a student
- end of 1950s
- crying
- friendship
- piano
- principal
- schoolteacher
- hitting oneself
- dissecting an animal
- 1950s
- denmark
- unpopular girl
- popular girl
- school dance
- house party
- ice skating
- swimming pool
- middle school
- party
- adolescence
- domineering mother
- children
- uniformity
- defamation
- violent teacher
- abusive teacher
- rumor
- conformism
- drunken teenager
- underage drinking
- jealousy
- photograph
Tree of Knowledge Cast & Characters
Erno Müller leads the cast as Mr. Særlang, class teacher, with Merete Voldstedlund as Anne-Mette's mother and Svend Schmidt-Nielsen as Park ranger. Directed by Nils Malmros; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nils Malmros
- Erno Müller as Mr. Særlang, class teacher
- Merete Voldstedlund as Anne-Mette's mother
- Svend Schmidt-Nielsen as Park ranger
- Karin Flensborg as Elin's mother
Also Starring in Tree of Knowledge
· 36 more- Jan Johansen Niels-Ole
- Line Arlien-Søborg Anne-Mette
- Eva Gram Schjoldager Elin
- Brian Theibel Willy Bonde
- Lone Elliot Maj-Britt
- Rikke Malmros Gym teacher
- Gitte Iben Andersen Lene
- Marian Wendelbo Elsebeth
- Knud Andreasen Elin's father
- Astrid Holm Nielsen Ina
- Bo von der Lippe Jørn
- Morten Nautrup Flemming
- Martin Lysholm Jepsen Helge
- Anders Ørgård Gert
- Dan Rørmand Brøgger Torkild
- Nikolaj Flensborg Kaj
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- Lars Spang Kjeldsen Søren Roland
- Hanne Sørensen Mona ("Klister")
- Anne-Mette Brinch Andersen "Gås"
- Anne-Mette Kjøller Warlo Joan
- Malene Darre "Loppe"
- Lars Hjort Frederiksen Carsten
- Karen Møller Mrs. Andreasen, teacher
- Jørgen Nygaard Principal
- Arne Ringgaard Dance teacher
- Thorkild Tromholt Pianist
- Uffe Bak Gym teacher
- Norma Nissen Mrs. Scheel, teacher
- Per Cortes Singing teacher
- Per Hillers Danseorkester Orchestra
- Saratoga Jazzband Orchestra
- Jeannette Hede
- Birgit Rafman
- Margit Due
- Christian Svendsen
- Jørn Bjerre Andersen
More from Nils Malmros
More films directed by Nils Malmros: Sorrow and Joy, Aching Hearts, Facing the Truth and Barbara.
Tree of Knowledge Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Kundskabens trae” and “The Tree of Knowledge”.
- Also known as
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- Kundskabens trae
- The Tree of Knowledge
- 智慧树
- El árbol de la ciencia
- Древо познания
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Tree of Knowledge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tree of Knowledge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tree of Knowledge?
Tree of Knowledge runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Tree of Knowledge released?
Tree of Knowledge was released on November 13, 1981.
Who directed Tree of Knowledge?
Tree of Knowledge was directed by Nils Malmros.
More films by Nils Malmros Who is in the cast of Tree of Knowledge?
Tree of Knowledge stars Erno Müller as Mr. Særlang, class teacher, Merete Voldstedlund as Anne-Mette's mother and Svend Schmidt-Nielsen as Park ranger, among 40 credited actors.
Does Tree of Knowledge have a post-credit scene?
No. Tree of Knowledge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tree of Knowledge in?
The original language of Tree of Knowledge is Danish.
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