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'''''Yohan: The Child Wanderer''''' ({{lang-no|Yohan – Barnevandrer}}) is a 2010 [[family film]] directed by [[Grete Salomonsen]]. The film is based on true stories about child wanderers in Norway.
'''''Yohan: The Child Wanderer''''' ({{langx|no|Yohan – Barnevandrer}}) is a 2010 [[family film]] directed by [[Grete Salomonsen]]. The film is based on true stories about child wanderers in Norway.


The film was made simultaneously in two languages, [[English language|English]] and [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]].<ref>[http://www.fvn.no/kultur/film/article605234.ece 50 kinosjefer vil se Yohan-klipp] ([[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]) fvn.no</ref> It was scheduled to be distributed to 30 countries.<ref>[http://www.ecfaweb.org/ecfnet/films.php?y=2009&f=728 Yohan – The Child Wanderer], European Children's Film Network</ref> It premiered in Norway on March 26, 2010.<ref name=yohan>[http://www.yohanthemovie.com/ Official site]</ref><ref>[http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/10/29/kjendis/alexander_rybak/musikk/michael_jackson/dvd/8782840/ Se Rybak ta en Michael Jackson] ([[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]), [[Dagbladet]], October 29, 2009</ref> As of August 2011, it still has not been released in the United States.
The film was made simultaneously in two languages, [[English language|English]] and [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]].<ref>[http://www.fvn.no/kultur/film/article605234.ece 50 kinosjefer vil se Yohan-klipp] ([[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]) fvn.no</ref> It was scheduled to be distributed to 30 countries.<ref>[http://www.ecfaweb.org/ecfnet/films.php?y=2009&f=728 Yohan – The Child Wanderer], European Children's Film Network</ref> It premiered in Norway on March 26, 2010.<ref name=yohan>[http://www.yohanthemovie.com/ Official site]</ref><ref>[http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/10/29/kjendis/alexander_rybak/musikk/michael_jackson/dvd/8782840/ Se Rybak ta en Michael Jackson] ([[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]), [[Dagbladet]], October 29, 2009</ref> As of August 2011, it still has not been released in the United States.
''Yohan'' is the most expensive children's film ever made in [[Norway]]. The film features 100 specific roles, 400 to 500 extras and around 200 animals.
''Yohan'' is the most expensive children's film ever made in [[Norway]]. The film features 100 specific roles, 400 to 500 extras and around 200 animals.
''Yohan'' was filmed in Norway and also [[California]], [[United States|US]] in order to shoot scenes with wolves. These scenes were directed by Hollywood animal trainer [[Steve Martin (animal trainer)|Steve Martin]].
''Yohan'' was filmed in Norway and also [[California]], [[United States|US]] in order to shoot scenes with wolves. These scenes were directed by Hollywood animal trainer Steve Martin.


==Production==
==Production==
Penelopefilm in Kristiansand, Norway started to work on the film in 1990, researching historical facts regarding the child wanderings. In 1991, the company interviewed two remaining child wanderers, living in the United States. They were then 99 and 100 years old.<ref name=rolle>[http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/sorlandet/1.6955260 Er på rollelista til Yohan] ([[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]), [[NRK]], January 20, 2010</ref>
Penelopefilm in [[Kristiansand]], Norway started to work on the film in 1990, researching historical facts regarding the child wanderings. In 1991, the company interviewed two remaining child wanderers, living in the United States. They were then 99 and 100 years old.<ref name=rolle>[http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/sorlandet/1.6955260 Er på rollelista til Yohan] ([[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]), [[NRK]], January 20, 2010</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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| Yussuf<br /><small>(Father of Levi)</small> || [[Morten Harket]]
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| Ferryman || [[Alejandro Fuentes]]
| Ferryman || [[Alejandro Fuentes]]
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* [http://www.yohanthemovie.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.yohanthemovie.com/ Official site]
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* {{IMDb title|id=1230478}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|yohan_barnevandrer}}


{{Films directed by Grete Salomonsen}}
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Latest revision as of 07:27, 30 November 2024

Yohan: The Child Wanderer
Norwegian theatrical poster
Directed by
Written byGrete Salomonsen
Produced by
  • Bill Dion
  • Odd G. Iversen
  • Brett Jacobs
  • Penelopefilm
Starring
CinematographyOdd Hynnekleiv
Edited byTore Hynnekleiv
Music byRagnar Bjerkreim
Distributed byNordisk Film
Release date
  • March 26, 2010 (2010-03-26)
CountryNorway
LanguageNorwegian
Budget35 million NOK (est.)
Box office$1,330,735

Yohan: The Child Wanderer (Norwegian: Yohan – Barnevandrer) is a 2010 family film directed by Grete Salomonsen. The film is based on true stories about child wanderers in Norway.

The film was made simultaneously in two languages, English and Norwegian.[1] It was scheduled to be distributed to 30 countries.[2] It premiered in Norway on March 26, 2010.[3][4] As of August 2011, it still has not been released in the United States. Yohan is the most expensive children's film ever made in Norway. The film features 100 specific roles, 400 to 500 extras and around 200 animals. Yohan was filmed in Norway and also California, US in order to shoot scenes with wolves. These scenes were directed by Hollywood animal trainer Steve Martin.

Production

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Penelopefilm in Kristiansand, Norway started to work on the film in 1990, researching historical facts regarding the child wanderings. In 1991, the company interviewed two remaining child wanderers, living in the United States. They were then 99 and 100 years old.[5]

Cast

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Role Actor/Actress
Yohan Aamot Robin Pedersen Daniel
Johannes Aamot Dennis Storhøi
Marta Aamot Agnete Haaland
Adult Yohan Kris Kristofferson
Levi Alexander Rybak
Anna Mathilde Berg
Raya
(Stepmother of Levi)		 Aylar Lie
Teacher Morten Abel
Nome Jørgen Langhelle
Olai Adam Eftevaag
Yussuf
(Stepfather of Levi)		 Morten Harket
Ferryman Alejandro Fuentes
Singer Carola Häggkvist

Music

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The film's theme song is performed by Carola Häggkvist.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 50 kinosjefer vil se Yohan-klipp (Norwegian) fvn.no
  2. ^ Yohan – The Child Wanderer, European Children's Film Network
  3. ^ Official site
  4. ^ Se Rybak ta en Michael Jackson (Norwegian), Dagbladet, October 29, 2009
  5. ^ a b Er på rollelista til Yohan (Norwegian), NRK, January 20, 2010
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