The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
On election night we meet Peter, an idealistic young man, who suddenly discovers he has forgotten to vote. On his way to the polls he encounters a variety of taxi drivers, all racist in their way and Peter has to decide whether to stand up for his convictions or getting to the polls on time. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
47 audience votes
Key crew
- Anders Thomas JensenDirector
- Anders Thomas JensenWriter
Cast
- Ulrich ThomsenPeter
- Jens Jørn SpottagCarl
- John MartinusTaxi Driver 2
- Ole ThestrupTaxi Driver 1
- Farshad KholghiTaxi Driver 3
- Hella JoofWoman
- Mikkel VadsholtBartender
- Nicolas BroMan
- Thomas Milton WaltherTaxi Driver 4
Themes
racism