Mother's Elling (2003)

Mother's Elling (2003) poster

Elling has lived with his mother all his life. Mom is the practical one, while Elling ponders the more theoretical aspects of life. He spends his time in their apartment reading books and looking at the neighbours through the living room window. Elling doesn't seem to need to be around others like most people. That's why Elling is less than enthusiastic when his mother suddenly decides to take her son on a beach vacation to Spain. Reluctantly, Elling agrees. After all, a lady at her age needs a good man by her side. But what Elling refuses to realize is that Mom is not only old, but also sick. Very sick. On her last vacation she tries to get Elling to see that life is bigger than their living room.

Director: Eva Isaksen
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lars Lillo-Stenberg
Cinematography: Rolv Håan
Editing: Pål Gengenbach
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no

Keywords

hotel, based on novel or book, mallorca island, spain, vacation, mama's boy, pretty woman, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother's Elling about?
Elling has lived with his mother all his life. Mom is the practical one, while Elling ponders the more theoretical aspects of life. He spends his time in their apartment reading books and looking at the neighbours through the living room window. Elling doesn't seem to need to be around others like most people. That's why Elling is less than enthusiastic when his mother suddenly decides to take her son on a beach vacation to Spain. Reluctantly, Elling agrees. After all, a lady at her age needs a good man by her side. But what Elling refuses to realize is that Mom is not only old, but also sick. Very sick. On her last vacation she tries to get Elling to see that life is bigger than their living room.
Who directed Mother's Elling?
Mother's Elling was directed by Eva Isaksen.
Who stars in Mother's Elling?
Mother's Elling stars Per Christian Ellefsen, Grete Nordrå, Helge Reiss, Christin Borge, Per Schaanning, Lena Meieran.
How long is Mother's Elling?
Mother's Elling has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Mother's Elling?
Mother's Elling is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Mother's Elling produced?
Mother's Elling was produced in Norway.