'' The Telegraphist '' ( ) is a 1993 Norwegian film directed by Erik Gustavson . It is based on the novel '' Dreamers '' by Knut Hamsun . It stars Bjørn Floberg and Marie Richardson , as well as Kjersti Holmen , who won an Amanda for her role . The film was also entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival . The film was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 66th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
66th Academy Awards
66th Academy Awards
The Telegraphist