4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Song of Norway (1970)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Like the play from which it derived, the film tells of the early struggles of composer Edvard Grieg and his attempts to develop an authentic Norwegian national music. It stars Toralv Maurstad as Grieg and features an international cast including Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Robert Morley, Harry Secombe, Oskar Homolka, Edward G. Robinson and Frank Porretta (as Rikard Nordraak). Filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Davis Boulton and presented in single-camera Cinerama in some countries, it was an attempt to capitalise on the success of The Sound of Music.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Like the play from which it derived, the film tells of the early struggles of composer Edvard Grieg and his attempts to develop an authentic Norwegian national music. It stars Toralv Maurstad as Grieg and features an international cast including Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Robert Morley, Harry Secombe, Oskar Homolka, Edward G. Robinson and Frank Porretta (as Rikard Nordraak). Filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Davis Boulton and presented in single-camera Cinerama in some countries, it was an attempt to capitalise on the success of The Sound of Music.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a biographical musical celebrating the life and artistic achievements of Edvard Grieg, focusing on his individual perseverance and contribution to Norwegian cultural heritage, without promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie features traditional casting that accurately reflects the historical context of 19th-century Norway, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the biographical details of a historical figure, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Song of Norway, a biographical musical about Edvard Grieg, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on Grieg's life, his marriage, and his musical endeavors, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Song of Norway" is a biographical musical about Edvard Grieg. All historical figures and established characters from the source material are portrayed with their documented or canonical gender in the 1970 film adaptation.
The film is a biopic about Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and other historical figures, all of whom were white. The 1970 film portrays these characters with white actors, aligning with their historical race.
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