Duellen
Synopsis
A sort of forerunner to Hollywood's Boogie Nights (1997), this Danish melodrama is set in the world of strip clubs. A medical student (Frits Helmuth) earns money for tuition working in a burlesque joint. He falls for one of the girls (Malene Schwarz), but she is also involved with a movie director (John Price). The director and Helmuth get into a philosophical debate about love and Darwinism, and the film ends with a duel (the film's title). Duellen was met with mostly incomprehension when it premiered and is no more lucid when viewed today. The striptease scene featuring full-frontal nudity is tame by modern standards.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Knud Leif Thomsen
- Original Title
- Duellen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
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Knud Leif Thomsen
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What is Duellen about?
A sort of forerunner to Hollywood's Boogie Nights (1997), this Danish melodrama is set in the world of strip clubs. A medical student (Frits Helmuth) earns money for tuition working in a burlesque joint. He falls for one of the girls (Malene Schwarz), but she is also involved with a movie director (John Price). The director and Helmuth get into a philosophical debate about love and Darwinism, and the film ends with a duel (the film's title). Duellen was met with mostly incomprehension when it premiered and is no more lucid when viewed today. The striptease scene featuring full-frontal nudity is tame by modern standards.
Who directed Duellen?
Duellen was directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.
Who stars in Duellen?
The principal cast of Duellen includes Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye, Hans Kurt, Buster Larsen.
When was Duellen released and how long is it?
Duellen was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.