Tro, håb og kærlighed (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: Denmark
Alternative Title: Twist and Shout, Twist & Shout, Usko, toivo ja rakkaus, Hit
Director: Bille August
Writer: Bille August, Bjarne Reuter
Production & Genre
Producer: producer: Per Holst
Companies: Palle Fogtdal A/S, Per Holst Filmproduktion
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama, Music, Musical Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: abortion, cake, engagement party, friend, girl, girls' locker room, letter writing, love, nipple, opening a bottle of wine, party, payphone, postpartum depression, pregnancy, sense of hearing, sex, son carries his mother, telephone booth, woman sits on a toilet, year 1963
Story
Tro, håb og kærlighed (1984) follows Danish teens Bjorn and Erik as they navigate love, friendship, and family in 1963. Bjorn becomes involved with Anna, who introduces him to love and sex, while also being pursued by the ambitious Kirsten. Meanwhile, Erik, who cares for his mentally-ill mother, develops feelings for Kirsten but feels she is unattainable. Their lives become intertwined with pregnancy, a secret abortion, and revelations about their families leading up to a dramatic climax where Bjorn and Erik must confront controlling adults.
Summary
Tro, håb og kærlighed (1984) is a Danish film directed by Bille August that explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery against the backdrop of 1960s Denmark. The story revolves around two close friends, Bjorn and Erik, as they grapple with romantic entanglements and family dynamics. While Bjorn explores his first serious relationship with Anna, Erik struggles with his unrequited love for Kirsten and his responsibilities towards his ill mother. The film touches on societal norms and expectations of the time, as seen through the lens of these young men's experiences.
