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Eli Sjursdotter

Eli Sjursdotter

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 30, 1938

Runtime

1h 19m

Genres

Romance, Drama, War

User Score

45%

Original Title

Eli Sjursdotter

Director

Arne Bornebusch

Description

During the great Nordic war in 1719, the Swedes have occupied parts of Norway. During the retreat over Tydal mountains most freezes to death. However, some seek refuge in mountain huts. The farmers chase them. The Swede hater Sjur come on tracks of Per Jons, seeking refuge in a mountain hut where Sjur's daughter Eli is located. She takes care of the wounded Per and there is a love affair between them. A relationship which does not fall in well with her ​​father.