Election Night
Valgaften
Synopsis
On election night we meet Peter, an idealistic young man, who suddenly discovers he has forgotten to vote. On his way to the polls he encounters a variety of taxi drivers, all racist in their way and Peter has to decide whether to stand up for his convictions or getting to the polls on time. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Original Title
- Valgaften
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- M&M Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Thomas Jensen
Anders Thomas Jensen
Jens Schlosser
Anders Villadsen
Tivi Magnusson, Kim Magnusson
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Anders Thomas Jensen
Director
Jens Schlosser
Director of Photography
Anders Villadsen
Editor
Tivi Magnusson
Producer
Kim Magnusson
Producer
Anders Thomas Jensen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Election Night
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What is Election Night about?
On election night we meet Peter, an idealistic young man, who suddenly discovers he has forgotten to vote. On his way to the polls he encounters a variety of taxi drivers, all racist in their way and Peter has to decide whether to stand up for his convictions or getting to the polls on time. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Election Night?
Election Night was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
Who stars in Election Night?
The principal cast of Election Night includes Ulrich Thomsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, John Martinus, Ole Thestrup, Farshad Kholghi.
When was Election Night released and how long is it?
Election Night was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 11m.