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Elling (2001)

Movie ★ 7.1 89 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Petter Næss Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 16, 2001
Runtime
89 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0279064
Country
Language
Studio
Maipo Film

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Cast

Per Christian Ellefsen Per Christian Ellefsen Elling Sven Nordin Sven Nordin Kjell Bjarne Marit Pia Jacobsen Reidun Nordsletten Jørgen Langhelle Jørgen Langhelle Frank Åsli Per Christensen Per Christensen Alfons Jørgensen Hilde Olausson Hilde Olausson Gunn Ola Otnes Ola Otnes Hauger Eli Anne Linnestad Eli Anne Linnestad Johanne Cecilie A. Mosli Cecilie A. Mosli Cecilie Kornes Joachim Rafaelsen Joachim Rafaelsen Haakon Willum Per Gørvell Per Gørvell Eriksen Knud Dahl Servitør på bar Knut Haugmark Knut Haugmark Stasjonsbetjent

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Elling stars Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Jørgen Langhelle.
When was Elling released?
Elling is a 2001 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Elling?
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