Pesta
Contemporary tale of young forbidden love, inspired by Norwegian folklore and medieval gore. Set in Norway during The Black Death, the film turns on the pious noble girl Astrid (18) who falls in love with the pagan outlaw Eilev (18), whose blood is believed to hold a cure for the deadly disease. When Eilev is captured, Astrid faces a devastating dilemma: lose him or become the monster she fears most - Pesta - the plague itself.
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Pesta
Contemporary tale of young forbidden love, inspired by Norwegian folklore and medieval gore. Set in Norway during The Black Death, the film turns on the pious noble girl Astrid (18) who falls in love with the pagan outlaw Eilev (18), whose blood is believed to hold a cure for the deadly disease. When Eilev is captured, Astrid faces a devastating dilemma: lose him or become the monster she fears most - Pesta - the plague itself.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Hanne Berkaak
- Producers
- Lise Fearnley, Tonje Skar Reiersen
- Studio
- Knudsen Pictures, Mikrofilm, GKIDS
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Norwegian
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
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