Speed Walking
Directed byNiels Arden Oplev
Written byBo hr. Hansen
Based onKapgang
by Morten Kirkskov[1][2]
Produced byThomas Heinesen
StarringAnders W. Berthelsen
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Pilou Asbæk
Villads Bøye
David Dencik
CinematographyRasmus Videbæk
Edited byAnne Østerud
Music byJacob Groth
Distributed byNordisk Film
Release date
  • 28 August 2014 (2014-08-28)[2]
Running time
108 minutes
CountryDenmark
LanguageDanish

Speed Walking (Danish: Kapgang) is a 2014 Danish drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev.[1][2] It is based on the novel of the same name by Morten Kirkskov.[3]

Plot

In 1976 in provincial Denmark, 14-year-old Martin (Villads Bøye) is about to be confirmed when his mother dies of cancer. The weeks leading up to his confirmation are difficult and turbulent, as Martin's father and older brother are distraught and Martin must try to keep the family together. In addition, he must deal with his feelings, sexuality and friendships.

Cast

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References

  1. ^ a b "Niels Arden Oplev instruerer filmatiseringen af Morten Kirkskovs anmelderroste debutroman, Kapgang". nordiskfilm.com (in Danish). 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  2. ^ a b c "Kapgang". nordicfilmandtvfund.com. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  3. ^ "KAPGANG åbner Biografklub Danmark". nordisk film (in Danish). 2014. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Nu skal Sidse Babett gå Kapgang". BT - Berlingske Media (in Danish). 23 July 2013. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  5. ^ "New film to tackle ugly past". The Copenhagen Post. November 29, 2012. Retrieved 2014-08-15.

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Films directed by Niels Arden Oplev
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