Twist and Shout
22 votes
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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1984-12-26
Runtime: 107 mins
Director: Bille August
Writer: Bjarne Reuter, Bille August
Spoken language: Dansk
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original title: Twist and Shout
Production Companies: Palle Fogtdal A/S, Per Holst Filmproduktion
Production Countries: Denmark
Cast
Adam Tønsberg
Lars Simonsen
Camilla Søeberg
Ulrikke Bondo
Lone Lindorff
Arne Hansen
Aase Hansen
Bent Mejding
Helle Spanggaard
Kurt Ravn
Grethe Mogensen
Elga Olga Svendsen
Willy Jacobsen
Ingelise Ullner
