Twist and Shout (1984)
1984 · 1h 47m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Bille August
Writers: Bjarne Reuter, Bille August
Part of the Zappa franchise.
Cast
Adam Tønsberg as BjørnLars Simonsen as ErikCamilla Søeberg as AnnaUlrikke Bondo as KirstenLone Lindorff as Bjørn's MotherArne Hansen as Bjørn's FatherAase Hansen as Erik's MotherBent Mejding as Erik's FatherHelle Spanggaard as Inge, Kirstens søsterKurt Ravn as Kurt, Inges forlovedeGrethe Mogensen as Annas morElga Olga Svendsen as Bjørns mormorMore like this
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