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The Lion Woman (2016)

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Original title
Løvekvinnen
Directed by
Vibeke Idsøe
Genre
drama film
Country
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway
Runtime
2h 06m
Rated
12
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 129 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A girl is born with a rare condition that covers her body in hair. She grows up in a small Norwegian town, facing curiosity and cruelty from others while seeking connection and understanding.

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What happens

The Lion Woman (Norwegian: Løvekvinnen) is a 2016 Norwegian drama film directed by Vibeke Idsøe. The film is an international coproduction and had a budget of approximately NOK 52 million. Parts of the film were shot in Lillehammer, and the rest was recorded at various locations. The film had its world premiere on August 26, 2016. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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