Twist and Shout

1984

Danish

7.3

♡ 3

91%

Bille August Director

Camilla Søeberg as Anna

Lone Lindorff as Bjørn's mother

Thomas Bo Larsen as Extra

Kurt Ravn as Kurt

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.