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2001 Movie Norway Drama, Comedy 89 min FSK 6
By: Petter Næss With: Jørgen Langhelle, Hilde Olausson, Joachim Rafaelsen, Ola Otnes, Eli Anne Linnestad

When his mother, who has sheltered him his entire 40 years, dies, Elling, a sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and women-obsessed virgin in his 40s. After two years, the men are released and provided with a state-funded apartment and stipend with the hope they will be able to live on their own. Initially, the simple act of going around the corner for groceries is a challenge. Through a friendship born of desperate dependence, the skittish Elling and the boisterous, would-be lover of women, Kjell Bjarne, discover they can not only survive on the outside, they can thrive. But as their courage grows, the two find oddball ways to cope with society, striking up the most peculiar friendships in the most unlikely places.

Filmium rating
69%

Mood

Gentle
Hopeful
Quirky
Warm

Cast & Crew

Petter Næss
Larry Stuckey
Axel Hellstenius
Ingvar Ambjørnsen
Knud Dahl
Cecilie A. Mosli
Marit Pia Jacobsen
Per Gørvell
Sven Nordin
Knut Haugmark
Eli Anne Linnestad
Joachim Rafaelsen
Jørgen Langhelle
Hilde Olausson
Per Christian Ellefsen
Ola Otnes
Per Christensen

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Cinematic
Emotional Depth
Naturalistic
Realistic Portrayal

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Deliberate
Reflective
Relaxed
Slow-Paced
Steady
Thoughtful

Soundtrack

Subtle Score

Style

Black Comedy
Character-Driven
Cinematic
Dramedy
Narrative Focus
Realistic

Time-Period

Early 2000S

Central Conflict

Anxiety
Personal Independence
Personal Struggle
Social Acceptance
Social Adaptation

Characters

Elling
Kjell Bjarne

Ending

Friendship
Hopeful
Personal Growth

Historical Context

Early 2000S Norway

Key Plot Points

Friendship
Loss Of Mother
Moving To Society
Self-Discovery

Plot

Anxiety
Friendship
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Social Integration

Setting

Norwegian
Oslo
Urban
Urban Norway

Shooting Location

Oslo

Theme

Acceptance
Friendship
Mental Health
Personal Growth

Genre

Black Comedy
Character Study
Comedy
Drama

Audiences

Adults
Comedy Fans
Drama Lovers
Dramedy Fans
Mental Health Awareness

Titles

Elling

Awards

Oscar Nomination For Best Foreign Language Film

Box Office Success

750,000 Admissions

Critical Reception

85% Rotten Tomatoes
Favorable Reviews

Popularity

Popular Norwegian Film

Ratings

Highly Rated

Reception

85% Approval Rating
Award Nominations
Critically Acclaimed
Nominated For Awards
Popular
Popular In Norway

Production Countries

Norway

Release Year

2001
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