logo 1978

GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1978 - 29 July.6 August

Sections & Films

GRANDMA AND THE EIGHT CHILDREN

Category: Edition 1978

Synopsis
This children's film is based on a popular series of stories written by Anne-Cath Vestly, who also plays the grandmother here. In one segment her grandchildren are out looking for their father's truck which has been stolen. In another story, the kids are showing Grandma how to handle city traffic. And in the last segment, Grandma has to hitchhike back to the retirement home. A sequel continues the adventures of Grandma and her grandkids.

Original Title MORMOR OG DE ÅTTE UNGENE I BYEN
Category Official Competition
Section Official Competition
Tipology Feature Film
Duration 96'
Production Year 1977
Nationality Norway
Directed by Espen Thorstenson
Main cast Anne-Cath Vestly, Jon Eikemo, Eli Skolmen Ryg

 regista Espen ThorstensonESPEN THORSTENSON

Espen Thorstenson is a director and editor, known for Dager fra 1000 år (1970) and Mormor og de åtte ungene i byen (1977).