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.
- Released
- 1984-12-26
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Bille August, Bille August
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 from 24 votes
Cast
- Adam Tønsberg as Bjørn
- Lars Simonsen as Erik
- Camilla Søeberg as Anna
- Ulrikke Bondo as Kirsten
- Lone Lindorff as Bjørn's Mother
- Arne Hansen as Bjørn's Father
- Aase Hansen as Erik's Mother
- Bent Mejding as Erik's Father
- Helle Spanggaard as Inge, Kirstens søster
- Kurt Ravn as Kurt, Inges forlovede
- Grethe Mogensen as Annas mor
- Elga Olga Svendsen as Bjørns mormor