---
title: "Winterborn"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/winterborn-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 160415
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Winterborn (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/winterborn-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Winterborn is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Panorama-Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Women awaiting childbirth forge deep bonds within a hospital's quiet corridors."

### Why Watch
- Compelling ensemble of women
- Adaptation of a best‑selling Danish novel
- Directed by acclaimed Astrid Henning‑Jensen

### Caveats & Content Note
- The deliberate pacing and 1h40m runtime may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents mature themes surrounding childbirth and emotional intimacy, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intimate, character-driven, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/winterborn-1978#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Astrid Henning-Jensen
- **Networks / Studios**: Panorama-Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ann-Mari Max Hansen** as *Marie*
- **Helle Hertz** as *Signe*
- **Jannie Faurschou** as *Connie*
- **Berrit Kvorning**
- **Lene Brøndum**
- **Ulla Gottlieb**
- **Susanne Breuning**
- **Else Benedikte Madsen**
- **Johannes Rosing**
- **Benny Poulsen**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of Winterborn?
It follows a group of women preparing to give birth who meet and bond at a hospital.

### Q: Who directed Winterborn?
The film was directed by Danish filmmaker Astrid Henning‑Jensen.

### Q: Is Winterborn based on existing material?
Yes, it is adapted from a best‑selling Danish novel by Dea Trie Moerch.

### Q: When was Winterborn released?
It premiered in Denmark on 1 September 1978.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Winterborn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/160415)
- [Vinterbørn 59% [Winterborn] (1978) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/234077-vinterborn)

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