An enjoyable, if fairly routine story of a young Jewish girl who manages to escape the clutches of her Nazi captors during WWII. She cuts her hair and dresses/acts as a boy and seeks refuge working on a remote farm. What's new? The difference is, this one is set in the harsher climate of Norway and her predicament is incorporated into the broader theme of the Quisling-run kingdom's own difficulties with the Nazis.…
The Birdcatcher (2019)
Inspired by true events
Norway, 1942, during World War II. After being separated from her family, Esther, a young Jewish girl from Trondheim, arrives at an isolated farm where she must assume a new identity in order to survive the Nazi persecution.
Top Cast
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
Esther
Arthur Hakalahti
Aksel
Jakob Cedergren
Johann
Laura Birn
Anna
Johannes Bah Kuhnke
Fred
August Diehl
Herman
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Tor
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Petter
Andrea Bræin Hovig
Rebecca
Tibo Vandenborre
Reichmann
Dag Malmberg
Hans
Jon Øigarden
Gestapo Officer
Bjørn Skagestad
Karlsen
Marte Germaine Christensen
The Veterinarian
Per Bogstad Gulliksen
Dr. Hansen
Janne Kokkin
Mrs. Henie
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FAQ about The Birdcatcher
What is The Birdcatcher about?
Norway, 1942, during World War II. After being separated from her family, Esther, a young Jewish girl from Trondheim, arrives at an isolated farm where she must assume a new identity in order to survive the Nazi persecution.
When was The Birdcatcher released?
The Birdcatcher was released in 2019.
What genres does The Birdcatcher belong to?
The Birdcatcher is categorised as Drama, Thriller, War.
Who stars in The Birdcatcher?
The cast of The Birdcatcher includes Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Arthur Hakalahti, Jakob Cedergren, Laura Birn, Johannes Bah Kuhnke.