ComedyDrama

Twist and Shout

Name: Twist and Shout
Director: Bille August
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1984-12-26
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Adam Tønsberg, Lars Simonsen, Camilla Søeberg, Ulrikke Bondo, Lone Lindorff

December 26, 1984

1h 47m

TMDB6.8· 24

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.