Norway,
2001, 89 min
Directed by:
Petter NæssScreenplay:
Axel HellsteniusCinematography:
Svein KrøvelComposer:
Lars Lillo-StenbergCast:
Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Jørgen Langhelle, Per Christensen, Hilde Olausson, Ola Otnes, Eli-Anne Linnestad, Cecilie A. Mosli (more)Plots(1)
Shy, neurotic Elling and simpleminded, sex-obsessed Kjell struggle to function in society while sharing an apartment after being institutionalized. (Netflix)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2002 - Petter Næss (Best Foreign Language Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2001 - Per Christian Ellefsen (Best Actor)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2001 - Petter Næss (New Directors Award (Kutxabank) - Special Mention)
- 2001 - Petter Næss (EZAE Youth Jury Award)
Warsaw International Film Festival
- 2002 - Petter Næss (Audience Award - Feature)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2001 - Petter Næss (The Andreas Award - Honorable Mention)