In "Skadeskutt" we follow the couple Einar and Else Wang in a painful drama about love, happiness, sorrow and eternal damnation. About a couple's struggle trying to get pregnant and the despair of not succeeding. About psychological disorders and the society's insane judging of people with such problems. A nationwide press was impressed with "Skadeskutt". The director Edith Carlmar, one of the first female directors in Norway, was compared with Hitchcock for her work. For actor Carsten Winger, his portrayal of the character in the movie was considered a victory and a big achievement. "A sure success", "Impressive" and "A victory for Norwegian Films" are some lines from the critics. "Skadeskutt" is one of the breakthroughs within Norwegian film making.
Direction
Carlmar's shadow work earns that Hitchcock comparison honestly.
Acting
Winger's unraveling redefined Norwegian screen masculinity.
Writing
Brutal dialogue about 'failure' that still stings seventy years later.
Director
Edith Carlmar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Carlmar directed four features before Norway's post-war film industry would seriously employ women again—she was essentially a one-woman wave.
The Hitchcock comparisons specifically cited her use of staircases and shadows to externalize psychological dread—techniques she developed shooting on minimal budgets.
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