Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Bænken (2000)

Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   1,301 votes
Director:
Per Fly
Writers:
Kim Leona (screenplay) &
Per Fly (screenplay)
Release Date:
27 October 2000 (Denmark) more
Genre:
Drama more
Awards:
11 wins & 10 nominations more
User Comments:
Excellent drama about forgiveness and more more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jesper Christensen ... Kaj
Marius Sonne Janischefska ... Jonas
Stine Holm Joensen ... Liv
Nicolaj Kopernikus ... Stig
Jens Albinus ... Kim

Sarah Boberg ... Connie (as Sarah Kjærgaard Boberg)

Benjamin Boe Rasmussen ... Bo
Lars Brygmann ... Lars

Lars Ranthe ... Kaptajnen
Holger Perfort ... Hr. Nandrup
Britta Lillesøe ... Lis
John Martinus ... Toiletpasser
Petrine Agger ... Sygeplejerske
Ann Kristine Schmidt ... Receptionist
Anette Støvelbæk ... Kims Nabo
more
Create a character page for: ?

People Viewing This Page May Also Be Interested In These Sponsored Links (what's this?)


Additional Details

Also Known As:
Bänken (Sweden)
The Bench (International: English title)
more
Runtime:
93 min
Country:
Denmark | Sweden
Language:
Danish
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
MOVIEmeter: ?
V 25% since last week why?

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director Per Fly originally came up with the idea of making the film after reading an article by the leader of charity organization Kirkens Korshær about poverty and social problems in Denmark. As part of his later research he intensely followed the work of a social counselor for some time. He based the film's characters on the people he saw and met during that period. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Kaj's name on the letterbox reappears after he has destroyed it. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Bodilfesten 2001 (2001) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Mariehønen Evigglad more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Excellent drama about forgiveness and more, 29 November 2000
10/10
Author: Henrik Stender from Copenhagen, Denmark

Brilliant movie. Jesper Christensen puts his soul into this part as Kaj, who drinks so much, he's dying. Suddenly his daughter appears, who he has not seen since she was about 4 years, so she can't recognize him. She has a son now, and a violent husband. Kaj just hangs out with the locals on a bench, drinking beers and stronger stuff. He's sunken so low, he's negative towards everything and everybody. But now, where he has a grandson, he wants to pull himself up - to live again. But is it too late? It's so great to watch the similar reality these actors/actresses has put in their roles. Jesper Christensen really deserves some important awards for this part. I also enjoyed Halfdan E.'s score very much.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Bænken (2000)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
English subtitles bzoon
Buy the film with English subtitles here! shadowgirlb
'Du' en hund, VOV!' Made_In_Denmark
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Arven Pelle erobreren Drabet Lust och fägring stor Smilla's Sense of Snow
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb Denmark section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.