Twist and Shout (1984)

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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.

Director: Bille August
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
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Production: Palle Fogtdal A/S, Per Holst Filmproduktion
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

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More Films by Director: Bille August
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twist and Shout about?
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.
Who directed Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout stars Adam Tønsberg, Lars Simonsen, Camilla Søeberg, Ulrikke Bondo, Lone Lindorff, Arne Hansen.
How long is Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Twist and Shout produced?
Twist and Shout was produced in Denmark.