Northwest (2013)
Nordvest is a gangsterfilm set in the suburbs of Copenhagen. Casper (18), the oldest of 3 siblings, survives life on the streets by committing burglaries for the neighbourhood boss, Jamal. When Casper gets an offer to work for Jamal’s rival Björn, he jumps at the chance for a better life, making his way into a world of drugs and prostitution. As things escalate between Björn and Jamal, Casper finds himself and his family dead center of a conflict, that threatens to destroy them.
Director: Michael Noer
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 17, 2013
Cast
- Gustav Dyekjær Giese - Casper
- Oscar Dyekjær Giese - Andy
- Lene Maria Christensen - Olivia
- Annemieke Bredahl Peppink - Freja
- Nicholas Westwood Kidd - Robin
- Roland Møller - Bjørn
- Dulfi Al-Jabouri - Jamal
- Ali Abdul Amir Najel - Ali
- Sandra El-Hussein - Irem
- Clement Blach Petersen - Theis Nice
Screenplay
- Michael Noer (Screenplay)
- Rasmus Heisterberg (Screenplay)
- Michael Noer
- Rasmus Heisterberg
- Roland Møller (Script Consultant)
Cinematography: Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Editing: Adam Nielsen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark, DR, Det Danske Filminstitut
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northwest about?
- Nordvest is a gangsterfilm set in the suburbs of Copenhagen. Casper (18), the oldest of 3 siblings, survives life on the streets by committing burglaries for the neighbourhood boss, Jamal. When Casper gets an offer to work for Jamal’s rival Björn, he jumps at the chance for a better life, making his way into a world of drugs and prostitution. As things escalate between Björn and Jamal, Casper finds himself and his family dead center of a conflict, that threatens to destroy them.
- Who directed Northwest?
- Northwest was directed by Michael Noer.
- Who stars in Northwest?
- Northwest stars Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Oscar Dyekjær Giese, Lene Maria Christensen, Annemieke Bredahl Peppink, Nicholas Westwood Kidd, Roland Møller.
- How long is Northwest?
- Northwest has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Northwest?
- Northwest is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Northwest produced?
- Northwest was produced in Denmark.