Elling
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Synopsis
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-08
Top Cast
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Per Christian Ellefsen
Elling
Sven Nordin
Kjell Bjarne
Marit Pia Jacobsen
Reidun Nordsletten
Jørgen Langhelle
Frank Åsli
Per Christensen
Alfons Jørgensen
Hilde Olausson
Gunn
Ola Otnes
Hauger
Eli Anne Linnestad
Johanne
Cecilie A. Mosli
Cecilie Kornes
Joachim Rafaelsen
Haakon Willum
Per Gørvell
Eriksen
Knud Dahl
Servitør på bar
Knut Haugmark
Stasjonsbetjent
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petter Næss
- Screenplay & Story
- Axel Hellstenius
- Original Score
- Lars Lillo-Stenberg
- Original Title
- Elling
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Maipo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petter Næss
Axel Hellstenius, Ingvar Ambjørnsen
Lars Lillo-Stenberg
Svein Krøvel
Inge-Lise Langfeldt
Dag Alveberg
Department Leadership Roster
Petter Næss
Director
Axel Hellstenius
Screenplay
Dag Alveberg
Producer
Lars Lillo-Stenberg
Original Music Composer
Svein Krøvel
Director of Photography
Inge-Lise Langfeldt
Editor
Aslaug Konradsdottir
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elling
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What is Elling about?
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.
Who directed Elling?
Elling was directed by Petter Næss.
Who stars in Elling?
The principal cast of Elling includes Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Jørgen Langhelle, Per Christensen.
When was Elling released and how long is it?
Elling was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Elling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elling was composed by Lars Lillo-Stenberg.
Is Elling based on a book or true story?
Elling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ingvar Ambjørnsen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elling?
Elling holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).