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Election Night (1998)

Movie ★ 7.1 11 min

Comedy

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.

Anders Thomas Jensen Director Anders Thomas Jensen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1998
Runtime
11 min
IMDb
tt0189179
Country
Language
Studio
M&M Productions

Themes

Cast

Ulrich Thomsen Ulrich Thomsen Peter Jens Jørn Spottag Jens Jørn Spottag Carl John Martinus John Martinus Taxi Driver 2 Ole Thestrup Ole Thestrup Taxi Driver 1 Farshad Kholghi Farshad Kholghi Taxi Driver 3 Hella Joof Hella Joof Woman Mikkel Vadsholt Mikkel Vadsholt Bartender Nicolas Bro Nicolas Bro Man Thomas Milton Walther Thomas Milton Walther Taxi Driver 4

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Election Night stars Ulrich Thomsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, John Martinus, Ole Thestrup.
When was Election Night released?
Election Night is a 1998 comedy film.
Where can I watch Election Night?
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