Biography
Rasmus Breistein is regarded as the silent filmmaker's most significant filmmaker. In the period referred to as the national breakthrough for Norwegian film (1920-1930), he directed five films. With these films, he challenged the Swedish film's then power position and excited both critics and the audience. Breistein was a farmer's son and learned to play fiddle in his youth. He played for dances at weddings in Western Norway. When Det Norske Teateret was established in 1913, he started as an actor at the theater. He became preoccupied with the new medium of film, after watching Peter Lykke-Se...
Details
Born
November 16, 1890
Died
October 16, 1976
Age at Death
85
Birthplace
Åsane, Norway
Career Stats
Total Credits
28
As Actor
1
As Director
14
As Writer
7
As Producer
5
