Film
Twist and Shout
Denmark- Age rating
- 11
- Director
- Bille August
- Year
- 1984
Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.
Top cast
Adam Tønsberg
Bjørn
Lars Simonsen
Erik
Camilla Søeberg
Anna
Ulrikke Bondo
Kirsten
Lone Lindorff
Bjørn's Mother
Arne Hansen
Bjørn's Father
Aase Hansen
Erik's Mother
Bent Mejding
Erik's Father
Helle Spanggaard
Inge, Kirstens søster
Kurt Ravn
Kurt, Inges forlovede
Grethe Mogensen
Annas mor
Elga Olga Svendsen
Bjørns mormor
Willy Jacobsen
Bjørns morfar
Ingelise Ullner
Bjørns moster
Bent Biran
Bjørns onkel
Jytte Strandberg
Bjørns tante
Nina Christoffersen
Kvaksalveren
Finn Gimlinge
Directed by
Bille August
Written by
Bjarne Reuter, Bille August