Qivitoq (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Qivitoq is a drama and adventure film directed by Erik Balling, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A young teacher, Eva Nygaard, arrives in Greenland from Denmark to surprise her fiance, the Doctor Erik Halsøe, but is crushed to find he has not waited for her and he is about to be married to his assisting nurse. Eva travels to a small fishing village to await the next ship back to Denmark. There she enters into a tense and often confrontational relationship with Jens, a quiet moody Dane who manages a trading company outpost. Meanwhile, Jens is trying to persuade a Greenlander named Pavia to become a company fisherman, despite Pavia's fear of alienating his fellow villagers and upsetting the spirit, Qivitoq.
Who’s in it. Qivitoq stars Poul Reichhardt as Jens Lauritzen, Astrid Villaume as Eva Nygaard, Gunnar Lauring as Marius Mariboe and Randi Michelsen as Fru Mariboe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Qivitoq has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Qivitoq page.
If you liked it. Fans of Qivitoq tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Qivitoq (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Qivitoq change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Qivitoq worth watching?
- Qivitoq holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Qivitoq?
- Qivitoq stars Poul Reichhardt, Astrid Villaume, Gunnar Lauring, Randi Michelsen and Bjørn Watt-Boolsen.
- When was Qivitoq released?
- Qivitoq was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.