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Twist and Shout (1984)

Original title: Tro, håb og kærlighed

1984-12-26 · 1h 47m · DA
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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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Bille AugustDirector, WriterBjarne ReuterWriter

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Adam TønsbergAdam TønsbergBjørnLars SimonsenLars SimonsenErikCamilla SøebergCamilla SøebergAnnaUlrikke BondoUlrikke BondoKirstenLone LindorffLone LindorffBjørn's MotherArne HansenArne HansenBjørn's FatherAase HansenAase HansenErik's MotherBent MejdingBent MejdingErik's FatherTroels MunkTroels MunkKirsten's FatherHelle SpanggaardHelle SpanggaardInge, Kirstens søsterKurt RavnKurt RavnKurt, Inges forlovedeGrethe MogensenGrethe MogensenAnnas mor

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference213044Actor preference343595 · 331337 · 679076Country preferenceDkDecade preference1980

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What is Twist and Shout about?

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.

How long is Twist and Shout?

Twist and Shout has a runtime of 107 minutes.