Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: December 26, 1984
Runtime: 107 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: DA
Rating: ⭐ 6.8/10 (21 votes)
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Denmark, 1961. Bjørn, a middle-class boy in his early teens, wants to be accepted by Steen, a bullying peer of his with wealthy but freezingly cold parents. Bjørn's other good friend is Mulle, a cheerful and more childish working-class boy. All three seem friends at first, but gradually Steen starts pushing Mulle away while pulling the impressionable Bjørn with him towards more and more violence.

Twist and Shout
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.
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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

Kurt Ravn
Kurt, Inges forlovede

Grethe Mogensen
Annas mor

Elga Olga Svendsen
Bjørns mormor

Malene Schwartz
Kirsten's Mother

Troels II Munk
Kirsten's Far







