
Heritage of Bjorndal
Seen it?1960 | 96 min | Drama, Family
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for a family movie night and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Liked The Secret Life of Bees? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Peace has returned to Björndal. After his father's death, young Dag succeeds him and strives to build a good relationship with his neighbor von Gall. The young farmer is determined to return the Borgland farm, which his father acquired by secretly purchasing bills of exchange. Dag leaves the old man in charge of the estate and assigns Aunt Elo, a lovely relative of his wife Adelheid, to assist him. He also brings Adelheid's father, Major Barre, to Björndal, where he is to spend his retirement with the young family. According to the Lexicon of International Films, the film is a Heimatfilm of a relatively respectable standard.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 550 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gustav Ucicky
- Maj-Britt NilssonAdelheid
- Brigitte HorneyAunt Eleonore
- Joachim HansenDag Björndal
- Ellen SchwiersGunvor
- Hans NielsenMajor Barre
- Carl LangeMr. von Gall
- Elisabeth EppKruse
- Hans Christian BlechAslak
- Michael HinzYoung Dag
- Franz MessnerLorenz