The Chieftain (1984)
- Original title
- Høvdingen
- Directed by
- Terje Kristiansen
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Norway
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rated
- 15
- Rating
- 3.7 of 10 from 3 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man in Norway navigates personal and societal struggles as he takes on a leadership role in his community. The film follows his difficult decisions and the weight of responsibility on his life.
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What happens
The Chieftain (Norwegian: Høvdingen) is a 1984 Norwegian drama film directed by Terje Kristiansen. The film was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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