Twist and Shout

Bille August
1984-12-26


6.5
107 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Adam Tønsberg Bjørn Unowned
Lars Simonsen Erik Unowned
Camilla Søeberg Anna Unowned
Ulrikke Bondo Kirsten Unowned
Lone Lindorff Bjørn's Mother Unowned
Arne Hansen Bjørn's Father Unowned
Aase Hansen Erik's Mother Unowned
Bent Mejding Erik's Father Unowned
Helle Spanggaard Inge, Kirstens søster Unowned
Kurt Ravn Kurt, Inges forlovede Unowned
Grethe Mogensen Annas mor Unowned
Elga Olga Svendsen Bjørns mormor Unowned
Willy Jacobsen Bjørns morfar Unowned
Ingelise Ullner Bjørns moster Unowned
Bent Biran Bjørns onkel Unowned
Jytte Strandberg Bjørns tante Unowned
Nina Christoffersen Kvaksalveren Unowned
Finn Gimlinge Unowned
Rudolf Brink Unowned
Thyge Andersen Unowned
Poul Lundvad Unowned
Ole Borg Unowned
Per Mogensen Unowned
Thomas Borch Nielsen Unowned
Malene Schwartz Kirsten's Mother Unowned
Troels II Munk Kirsten's Far Unowned