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En kort en lang

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
3.9K
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Troels Lyby, Mads Mikkelsen, and Charlotte Munck in En kort en lang (2001)
ComedyDramaRomance

Jakob proposes to his boyfriend, Jørgen, during a party in their apartment. He later kisses Caroline, the wife of Jørgen's brother. It becomes an affair.Jakob proposes to his boyfriend, Jørgen, during a party in their apartment. He later kisses Caroline, the wife of Jørgen's brother. It becomes an affair.Jakob proposes to his boyfriend, Jørgen, during a party in their apartment. He later kisses Caroline, the wife of Jørgen's brother. It becomes an affair.

  • Director
    • Hella Joof
  • Writers
    • Hella Joof
    • Klaus Bondam
    • Thomas Gammeltoft
  • Stars
    • Mads Mikkelsen
    • Charlotte Munck
    • Troels Lyby
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hella Joof
    • Writers
      • Hella Joof
      • Klaus Bondam
      • Thomas Gammeltoft
    • Stars
      • Mads Mikkelsen
      • Charlotte Munck
      • Troels Lyby
    • 21User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Jacob
    Charlotte Munck
    Charlotte Munck
    • Caroline
    Troels Lyby
    Troels Lyby
    • Jørgen
    Jesper Lohmann
    Jesper Lohmann
    • Tom
    Oskar Walsøe
    • Oskar
    Peter Frödin
    • Frederik
    Nikolaj Steen
    Nikolaj Steen
    • Mads
    Ditte Gråbøl
    • Inge
    Morten Kirkskov
    • Adrian
    Henning Jensen
    Henning Jensen
    • Palle
    Pernille Højmark
    Pernille Højmark
    • Ellen
    Ellen Hillingsø
    Ellen Hillingsø
    • Anne
    Ghita Nørby
    Ghita Nørby
    • Bine
    Thomas Winding
    Thomas Winding
    • Hans Henrik
    Klaus Bondam
    • Præsten
    Tammi Øst
    Tammi Øst
    • Anja
    Lars Knutzon
    • Finn
    Thomas Bendixen
    • Simon
    • Director
      • Hella Joof
    • Writers
      • Hella Joof
      • Klaus Bondam
      • Thomas Gammeltoft
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    Gordon-11

    An emotional roller-coaster

    This film is about a man who is about to marry the man he loves, but falls for his sister instead.

    "Shake It All About" is an unconventional romantic comedy. It's well written, and the story is engaging. It's an emotional roller-coaster that exposes a painful reality. Troels Lyby's acting as Jorgen is phenomenal. His character faces many adversities, and each time Lyby conveys his sadness, frustration and anger very well. I can see his pain and I can feel his pain. The lunch party scene where Jacob packs up is the best example of his splendid acting. I would certainly want to watch more of his films. Mads Mikkelsen is disappointing on the other hand. He does not carry his emotions as thoroughly as Troels Lyby. I enjoyed watching "Shake It All About".
    8Peniann

    Feel good film, which will leave you laughing one moment & crying the next.

    I loved this film. Although this film tackles serious issues such as coping with homosexuality, the break up of relationships, and family disputes - it is light hearted humorous, and fun. It will have you laughing one minute, and crying the next. Mads Mikkelsen plays his role fantastically. You can't help but fall in love with him, despite the fact that he is the one causing all the heartache. Troels Lyby's character tugs at your heart strings, as the 'dumped boyfriend', and you can't help but emphasise with Charlotte Munck's character. I won't give anything away in case you've not already seen the film, but these 3 play the title roles splendidly. The film is set in and around the beautiful scenery of Copenhagen. It is a brilliant film for people who are not already familiar with Copenhagen, and Copenhagen/Danish culture, to get a feel from. The soundtrack is another good reason to watch, containing some wonderful tracks from contemporary Scandinavian artists, and complementing the film wonderfully. My recommendation? Watch it.
    6tranngocthanhtu

    This film is the worst....but I kinda like it!

    What a cringe film, I can't believe it happened , but it really do, the story is unbelieveble, I really really want to punch Jacob, he such a jerk, I hate almost the whole story, but I can't help watching it, It's attracted, fancy, funny... I hate it but I love it too... I am such a mess , just like this film.
    7tevanson

    Good, funny but inconsistent

    I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie, which in some ways probably helps. Going in with absolutely no expectations about any of the performers (or the director) may have helped make my experience more enjoyable.

    The best thing about this film is Troels Lyby, who seems to have hot on just the right combination of humor, sadness, realism and indecision for "Jorgen." Particularly good is the scene where his friends try to cheer him up as his partner packs up to leave. His slow disintegration during lunch is an example of really good acting. He never lets his character get too maudlin or too "I'm putting on the cheery face for you" (as an American actor would have done).

    Mads Mikkelson, however, is nowhere near as good. His "Jakob" seems mopey, bored, angry and closeted. Where is the thrill of finding a new sexual partner he's obsessed by? The script clearly calls for that, but Mikkelson never really gets the audience to believe that Jakob is truly fascinated by Caroline. Mikkelson seems to be just going through the motions in so much of the movie. One could say that Jakob is deeply conflicted by his sexual and emotional attraction to Caroline; hence, the sullen acting. But I just don't buy that. The script never calls for that explanation, and Mikkelson doesn't bring it off anyway.

    Peter Frodin as the outlandish Frederik is your stereotypical hysterical queen. But he brings it off without offending us, becoming obnoxious, or turning Frederik into a cardboard cut-out. (His scene where he describes his angst over "Sailor's" refusal to come out of the closet and love him is really quite good.)

    Less effective is Charlotte Munck as Caroline. In part, this is due to the material she has to work with. I never really felt that Caroline was suffering that much in her failing marriage to Tom (Jesper Lohmann). Sure, Tom is never home. But Caroline doesn't want another baby anyway, and Tom being home would increase the pressure on her. So why does she turn to Jakob? The whole movie hinges on us believing that Caroline and Jakob really share a deep, festering obsession with one another. But the film never goes there, and as a result half the movie (anything to do with Jakob and Caroline) just doesn't work that well. (Munck, however, is superb in the Swedish skating-rink scene. her physical acting and facial expressions really convinced me that she was finally, truly happy.)

    Jesper Lohmann is given even less to work with, and as a result his Tom is just a caricature of the work-a-holic husband. (It makes absolutely no sense for him to be the salvation of Jakob and Jorgen's marriage. It's a cute ending, somewhat along the lines of "Flying Down to Rio." But it makes no sense.)

    Watch for superb bit performances by Morten Kirkskov and Henning Jensen as the super-fag married couple (particularly their two scenes mid-movie, one where they are horrified that Jakob has turned straight and one where the "ugly secret" of their marriage comes out). Oskar Valsoe is really good as the lone straight (?) man in the bunch, without falling over into supercilious liberal guilt (as so many American films would push the character).

    The editing is just superb, and the cinematography at times really reaches for your heart. The soundtrack is very good -- when it is there. It's too bad there wasn't more if it (a la "Muriel's Wedding" or "Boogie Nights").

    And okay -- so the script at times falls into triteness. Jorgen loses an eye after driving drunkenly through the night after hearing Jakob's confession. Like we didn't see that one coming! (After "The World According to Garp," this is just too, too common a story-telling trick.) The ending, too, is just far too pat. The inclusion of the horse was just so bookend-ish, it really pushed the conclusion far beyond acceptable storytelling limits. But overall, this film is rather good. I had a very pleasant time watching it.
    6McBuff

    The Not-so-straight Story

    Spoiled want-it-all Jacob wants to marry his male partner Jørgen, but happens to fall for Jørgen´s brother´s wife, leading to many hilarious situations and poignant moments. Actress Hella Joof´s directing debut has laugh-out-loud comedy and sensitive drama in equal measures, with excellent performances by the three leads, Mads Mikkelsen as Jacob, Troels Lyby as his long-suffering partner, and Charlotte Munck as the girl who gets between them. Gay stereotypes abound, but performed by a talented cast, with Peter Frödin and Nikolaj Steen as standouts. Film has its share of flaws and doesn´t quite steer clear of romantic movie clichés, that airport-set denouement just doesn´t ring true, but the film is so appealing that you probably won´t mind. Written by the director and actor Klaus Bondam (who appears as a priest with a red-dyed porcupine haircut) For Danish viewers: Look for an unrecognizable Lars Hjortshøj as an alcoholic and Zlatko Buric as a cab-driver. Be sure to stick around for the end credits and check out the Polaroid snapshots for one final hilarious punchline involving the identity of "Sørmand"! ***

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    • Trivia
      The person Sørmand who Frederik talks about all the time is finally revealed in the photos during the end credits. It turns out to be the real-life TV host Søren Kaster who among other things was the first host of the Danish version of "Jeopardy!".
    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits photos show what happens later. E.g. the happy family with the new baby, Mads with the female cop, etc.
    • Connections
      Featured in Natholdet - med Anders Breinholt: Lærke Winther Andersen (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      En kort en lang
      Music by Martin Brygmann

      Lyrics by Martin Brygmann and Hella Joof

      Performed by Lisa Nilsson

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2001 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Angel Films (danish) (Denmark)
    • Language
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Shake It All About
    • Filming locations
      • Birkerød Kirke, Birkerød, Sjælland, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Angel Films
      • ApolloMedia Distribution
      • TV2 Danmark
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    • Budget
      • DKK 16,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $84,168
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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