The Way to Mandalay
Så Længe Jeg Lever
“The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.”
Synopsis
The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?
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Rasmus Bjerg
John Mogensen
Helle Fagralid
Ruth
Carl-Christian Riestra
Otto Brandenburg
Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann
Minna
Harald Kaiser Hermann
Lille John
Henrik Noël Olesen
Korleder
Rikke Louise Andersson
Johns mor
Jens Andersen
Johns stedfar
Kasper Leisner
Poul Rudi
Troels Malling Thaarup
Bent Werther
Katinka Evers-Jahnsen
Unge Minna
Laus Høybye
James Rasmussen
Peter Mygind
Meisner
Damian Odess-Gillett
Presenter
Anders Heinrichsen
Pladeproducer
Tomáš Dianiška
Hotelreceptionist
Tomáš Racek
Fuld svensker
Paw Henriksen
Jens
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ole Bornedal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ole Bornedal
- Original Score
- Joachim Holbek
- Original Title
- Så Længe Jeg Lever
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Miso Film, Nordisk Film, 4 Fiction, TV 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ole Bornedal
Ole Bornedal
Joachim Holbek
Jesper Tøffner
Anders Villadsen
Lone Korslund, Carsten Holst, Steen Risom, Jonas Allen, Peter Bose
Department Leadership Roster
Ole Bornedal
Director
Anders Villadsen
Editor
Jesper Tøffner
Director of Photography
Charlotte Moe
Costume Design
Joachim Holbek
Original Music Composer
Rasmus Tjellesen
Production Design
Jonas Allen
Producer
Peter Bose
Producer
Ole Bornedal
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way to Mandalay
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What is The Way to Mandalay about?
The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?
Who directed The Way to Mandalay?
The Way to Mandalay was directed by Ole Bornedal.
Who stars in The Way to Mandalay?
The principal cast of The Way to Mandalay includes Rasmus Bjerg, Helle Fagralid, Carl-Christian Riestra, Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann, Harald Kaiser Hermann.
When was The Way to Mandalay released and how long is it?
The Way to Mandalay was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Way to Mandalay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way to Mandalay was composed by Joachim Holbek.