Tough, naughty, quick-witted and brave Lillebror has just moved, and has not made any new friends yet, when his imaginary friend – the wooden twig Knerten – appears in the middle of a pile of firewood...
Practical Effects
Knerten is literally a twig with personality—no CGI, all charm.
Acting
Adrian Grønnevik Smith carries every scene like a tiny professional.
Director
Åsleik Engmark
Adrian Grønnevik Smith
Lillebror
Åsleik Engmark
Knerten (voice)
Pernille Sørensen
Mother
Jan Gunnar Røise
Father
Petrus Andreas Christensen
Philip
Per Schaanning
Eilertsen
John Brungot
Bussjåføren
Per Jansen
Snekkeren
Ole Johan Skjelbred
Veslas Far (as Ole Johan Skjelbred-Knutsen)
Lisa Loven Kongsli
Filmstjernen Vivian Løkkeborg
Silje Torp
Carolina, Den Spanske Kjæresten (as Silje Torp Færavaag)
Jan-Paul Brekke
Flyttemann 1
Magnus Devold
Flyttemann 2
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Åsleik Engmark directed AND voiced Knerten, essentially having conversations with himself for months.
Based on Anne-Cath Vestly's beloved Norwegian books; Knerten is basically Scandinavia's answer to Pinocchio, minus the lying.
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