Synopsis

Twist and Shout (1984)

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.
Bille August
Adam Tønsberg, Lars Simonsen, Camilla Søeberg, Ulrikke Bondo, Lone Lindorff, Arne Hansen, Aase Hansen, Bent Mejding, Troels Munk, Helle Spanggaard, Kurt Ravn, Grethe Mogensen, Elga Olga Svendsen, Willy Jacobsen, Ingelise Ullner, Bent Biran, Jytte Strandberg, Nina Christoffersen, Finn Gimlinge, Rudolf Brink, Thyge Andersen, Poul Lundvad, Ole Borg, Per Mogensen, Thomas Borch Nielsen, Malene Schwartz
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