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Twist and Shout (1984)

Twist and Shout (1984)

Drama Comedy
Release Date: 1984, December 26
Directors: Bille August
Countries: Denmark
Production: Palle Fogtdal A/S, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Per Holst Filmproduktion
Cast: Camilla Søeberg, Lone Lindorff, Kurt Ravn, Malene Schwartz, Grethe Mogensen, Bent Mejding, Lars Simonsen, Troels II Munk, Arne Hansen, Jytte Strandberg, Nina Christoffersen, Adam Tønsberg

Overview:

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.