Heaven and Hell (1988)

Heaven and Hell (1988) poster

Maria grows up in a seedy 1960s working class neighborhood, the daughter of an ambitious emigrant father and soon caught up in her own dangerously one track-minded pursuit of a violinist's career. A rich gallery of highly original characters contribute, for better and for worse, to Maria's coming of age. Based on Kirsten Thorup's critically acclaimed 1982 novel, filmed by Morten Arnfred.

Director: Morten Arnfred
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Sandrew Metronome Danmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

denmark, violinist, coming of age, working class, danish

More Films by Director: Morten Arnfred
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heaven and Hell about?
Maria grows up in a seedy 1960s working class neighborhood, the daughter of an ambitious emigrant father and soon caught up in her own dangerously one track-minded pursuit of a violinist's career. A rich gallery of highly original characters contribute, for better and for worse, to Maria's coming of age. Based on Kirsten Thorup's critically acclaimed 1982 novel, filmed by Morten Arnfred.
Who directed Heaven and Hell?
Heaven and Hell was directed by Morten Arnfred.
Who stars in Heaven and Hell?
Heaven and Hell stars Ole Lemmeke, Karina Skands, Erik Mørk, Harriet Andersson, Waage Sandø, Peter Schrøder.
How long is Heaven and Hell?
Heaven and Hell has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Heaven and Hell?
Heaven and Hell is a Drama film.
Where was Heaven and Hell produced?
Heaven and Hell was produced in Denmark.
What are the themes of Heaven and Hell?
The themes of Heaven and Hell include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.