---
title: "I Am Dina"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-am-dina-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36561
imdb_id: "tt0281924"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# I Am Dina (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-am-dina-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "I Am Dina" (2002).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: I Am Dina.
Year: 2002.
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 2h 5m.
Release Date (DK): 03/15/2002.
Origin: Norwegian-Swedish-Danish film.
Director: Ole Bornedal.
Based on: 1989 book Dinas bok (Dina's Book) by Herbjørg Wassmo.
Significance: One of the most high-profile films in Norwegian movie history.
Setting: Northern Norway during the 1860s.
Plot:
Protagonist: Dina (a little girl).
Inciting incident: Dina accidentally causes her mother's death.
Consequence: Father refuses to raise her; she is left in the care of household servants.
Character development: Grows up wild and unmanageable.
Friend: Tomas (the stable boy).

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ole Bornedal
- **Networks / Studios**: TNT Film Productions, ApolloMedia, Felicia Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maria Bonnevie** as *Dina*
- **Gérard Depardieu** as *Jacob*
- **Christopher Eccleston** as *Leo Zhukovsky*
- **Bjørn Floberg** as *Edvard, Dina's Father*
- **Pernilla August** as *Hjertrud, Dina's Mother*
- **Amanda Jean Kvakland** as *Little Dina*
- **Hans Matheson** as *Tomas*
- **Jørgen Langhelle** as *Anders*
- **Mads Mikkelsen** as *Niels*
- **Wenche Foss** as *Mistress Karen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch I Am Dina online?
I Am Dina is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is I Am Dina worth watching?
I Am Dina holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie I Am Dina and when was it released?
I Am Dina is a feature film with a runtime of 125 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed I Am Dina?
I Am Dina was directed by Ole Bornedal.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I Am Dina — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36561)
- [I Am Dina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Dina)
- [I Am Dina (2002) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281924/fullcredits/cast)
- [I Am Dina (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36561-i-am-dina/cast)

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