Twist and Shout
1984, Danish. Directed by Bille August.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1984
- Original title
- Tro, håb og kærlighed
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Bjarne Reuter, Bille August
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Twist and Shout: quick answers
What should I watch before Twist and Shout?
Watch Zappa (1983) first.
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How long is Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Twist and Shout have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Twist and Shout on?
Twist and Shout isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 1984. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Twist and Shout?
If you liked Twist and Shout, try CQ, Landline, Somewhere in Queens.
Who directed Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout (1984) was directed by Bille August and stars Adam Tønsberg, Lars Simonsen, Camilla Søeberg.