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Twist and Shout (1984)
Directed by Bille August
Overview
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.
Length 107 minutes
Actors
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 | Bent Biran | Jytte Strandberg | Nina Christoffersen | Finn Gimlinge | Rudolf Brink | Thyge Andersen | Poul Lundvad | Ole Borg | Per Mogensen | Thomas Borch Nielsen | Malene Schwartz | Troels II Munk