Twist and Shout

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.

• Bille AugustDirector
• Bjarne ReuterWriter
• Bille AugustScreenplay

• Adam TønsbergBjørn
• Lars SimonsenErik
• Camilla SøebergAnna
• Ulrikke BondoKirsten
• Lone LindorffBjørn's Mother
• Arne HansenBjørn's Father
• Aase HansenErik's Mother
• Bent MejdingErik's Father
• Helle SpanggaardInge, Kirstens søster
• Kurt RavnKurt, Inges forlovede
• Grethe MogensenAnnas mor
• Elga Olga SvendsenBjørns mormor