Speed Walking (2014)

Speed Walking (2014) poster

In a quirky, small town, situated in the outskirts of everything, 14-year-old Martin is getting ready for one of the most formal transitions from boy to man; the communion. It's 1976, music's in the air and hormones are blossoming. But in the midst of it all Martin's mother suddenly passes away and her tragic death trickers a series of events that not only changes Martin's life forever, but also affects everyone else in the local community. Overwhelmed with grief neither Martin's dad, nor his older brother, is capable to comfort Martin. He enters adulthood in a mixture of drunken happiness and immense sadness over the loss of his mother, and his relationship to both his friend Kim and girlfriend Kristine comes to its natural conclusion.

Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jacob Groth
Cinematography: Rasmus Videbæk
Editing: Anne Østerud
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark, FilmFyn
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Keywords

1970s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speed Walking about?
In a quirky, small town, situated in the outskirts of everything, 14-year-old Martin is getting ready for one of the most formal transitions from boy to man; the communion. It's 1976, music's in the air and hormones are blossoming. But in the midst of it all Martin's mother suddenly passes away and her tragic death trickers a series of events that not only changes Martin's life forever, but also affects everyone else in the local community. Overwhelmed with grief neither Martin's dad, nor his older brother, is capable to comfort Martin. He enters adulthood in a mixture of drunken happiness and immense sadness over the loss of his mother, and his relationship to both his friend Kim and girlfriend Kristine comes to its natural conclusion.
Who directed Speed Walking?
Speed Walking was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
Who stars in Speed Walking?
Speed Walking stars Villads Bøye, Kraka Donslund Nielsen, Frederik Winther Rasmussen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Pilou Asbæk.
How long is Speed Walking?
Speed Walking has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Speed Walking?
Speed Walking is a Drama film.
Where was Speed Walking produced?
Speed Walking was produced in Denmark.