Elling
"They're packed and ready for the greatest adventure of their lives. All they have to do is get out of the house."
Originally released in 2001. Elling is a comedy/drama film. directed by Petter Næss. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, and Marit Pia Jacobsen
Synopsis
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (184 votes)
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Norway
Production
Director
Top Cast
Per Christian Ellefsen
as Elling
Sven Nordin
as Kjell Bjarne
Marit Pia Jacobsen
as Reidun Nordsletten
Jørgen Langhelle
as Frank Åsli
Per Christensen
as Alfons Jørgensen
Hilde Olausson
as Gunn
Ola Otnes
as Hauger
Eli Anne Linnestad
as Johanne
Cecilie A. Mosli
as Cecilie Kornes
Joachim Rafaelsen
as Haakon Willum
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
Production Companies
- Maipo Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elling about?
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and fe...
Who directed Elling?
Elling was directed by Petter Næss.
How long is Elling?
Elling has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Elling released?
Elling was released on March 16, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elling?
The main cast of Elling includes Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Jørgen Langhelle, Per Christensen.
Is Elling worth watching?
Elling has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.