The Boy Who Walked Backwards
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Synopsis
Nine-year old Andreas struggles to cope with the death of his beloved older brother, Mikkel, who is killed in a motorbike accident. Andreas' family moves shortly afterward to begin life anew, yet neither a new school nor the friends he makes can ease his enormous pain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Vinterberg, Bo Hr. Hansen
- Original Score
- Nikolaj Egelund
- Original Title
- Drengen der gik baglæns
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Nimbus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Vinterberg
Thomas Vinterberg, Bo Hr. Hansen
Nikolaj Egelund
Morten Giese
Birgitte Hald
Department Leadership Roster
Birgitte Hald
Producer
Peter Grant
Production Design
Thomas Vinterberg
Writer
Bo Hr. Hansen
Writer
Thomas Vinterberg
Director
Morten Giese
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Walked Backwards
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy Who Walked Backwards about?
Nine-year old Andreas struggles to cope with the death of his beloved older brother, Mikkel, who is killed in a motorbike accident. Andreas' family moves shortly afterward to begin life anew, yet neither a new school nor the friends he makes can ease his enormous pain.
Who directed The Boy Who Walked Backwards?
The Boy Who Walked Backwards was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
Who stars in The Boy Who Walked Backwards?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Walked Backwards includes Holger Thaarup, Rune Veber, Michelle Bjørn-Andersen, Christian Hjejle, Martin Brygmann.
When was The Boy Who Walked Backwards released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Walked Backwards was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy Who Walked Backwards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy Who Walked Backwards was composed by Nikolaj Egelund.