Bat Wings


Bat Wings is a 1992 Norwegian drama film directed by Emil Stang Lund. It was entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival where it won the Diploma for Direction.
The film features three sections, called Episodes, based upon the short stories written by Hans E. Kinck, which explore the connection between man, nature, and the human mind. The stories explore themes of guilt, passion and fear.

Cast

Episode 1: '
  • Frank C. Bjørnsen as Den nye kapp
  • Jon Eikemo as Jon Vassenden
  • Knut Mikal Instanes as Vetle-Ola
Episode 2:
Episode 3: '
  • Lars Øyno as Torstein
  • Liv Heløe as Taterjenta
  • Sine Butenschøn as Farmoren
  • Ricky Danielsson as Dvergen

Synopses

Den nye kapellanen

Originally produced as a short film in 1988, Jon Eikemo plays Jon Vassenden, the father of an isolated family who is morbidly curious about passerby on his small farm. The New Chaplain won the Amanda Award.

Hvitsymre i utslaatten

Originally produced as a short film in 1990, Hildegun Riise plays Gertrud, who is having an affair with an engaged priest's son.

Felen i ville skogen

The longest episode, The Fiddler in the Wild Forest was produced specifically for Bat Wings. Lars Øyno plays Torstein, who releases his anxiety through fiddle playing and shouting in the forest.