The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008)
True Love Rocks
It’s November 1989 and the world is changing. So is Jarle, who attends Kongsgård High School in Stavanger. He plays the guitar/lead singer in a local punk band, has a great girlfriend, and has the coolest best friend. But it's all about to change when Yngve enters the classroom.
Director: Stian Kristiansen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 15, 2008
Cast
- Rolf Kristian Larsen - Jarle Klepp
- Arthur Berning - Helge Ombo
- Ida Elise Broch - Cathrine Halsnes
- Ole Christoffer Ertvaag - Yngve Lima
- Jørgen Langhelle - Jarle's father
- Trine Wiggen - Jarle's mother
- Knut Sverdrup Kleppestø - Andreas
- Andreas Cappelen - Teacher
- Vegar Hoel - Johannes Svensen
- Mari Langfeldt - Høyre-Anita
Screenplay
- Tore Renberg (Novel)
- Tore Renberg (Screenplay)
Music: John Erik Kaada
Cinematography: Trond Høines
Editing: Vidar Flataukan
Production: Motlys
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Budget: $2M
Original Language: no
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories
Keywords
coming out, concert, punk rock, coming of age, first love, lgbt, 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Loved Yngve about?
- It’s November 1989 and the world is changing. So is Jarle, who attends Kongsgård High School in Stavanger. He plays the guitar/lead singer in a local punk band, has a great girlfriend, and has the coolest best friend. But it's all about to change when Yngve enters the classroom.
- Who directed The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve was directed by Stian Kristiansen.
- Who stars in The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve stars Rolf Kristian Larsen, Arthur Berning, Ida Elise Broch, Ole Christoffer Ertvaag, Jørgen Langhelle, Trine Wiggen.
- How long is The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Man Who Loved Yngve produced?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The themes of The Man Who Loved Yngve include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.