Tongue Cutters
"Small children. Big Knives."
Originally released in 2017. Tongue Cutters is a documentary film. directed by Solveig Melkeraaen. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tobias Evensen and Ylva Melkeraaen Lundell
Synopsis
Hidden between a row of fishermen gutting fish, standing on a floor full of blood and intestines we find Tobias (10). In front of him is a big box filled with cod heads. With an almost frightening pace he slices and cuts the tongues off the heads, and puts them on a big nail. In the northern part of Norway Tobias and many other children work as cod tongue cutters. The tongues are considered a delicacy, and they are exported around the world to countries like China and Japan. But in Northern Norway they are simply everyday food when in season. The children start from the age of 6, and can earn a lot of money during a winter season. This job has always been reserved for the children, as long as the fishing industry has existed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Norway
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
Production Companies
- Medieoperatørene
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tongue Cutters about?
Hidden between a row of fishermen gutting fish, standing on a floor full of blood and intestines we find Tobias (10). In front of him is a big box filled with cod heads. With an almost frightening ...
Who directed Tongue Cutters?
Tongue Cutters was directed by Solveig Melkeraaen.
How long is Tongue Cutters?
Tongue Cutters has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Tongue Cutters released?
Tongue Cutters was released on March 10, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tongue Cutters?
The main cast of Tongue Cutters includes Tobias Evensen, Ylva Melkeraaen Lundell.