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Elling
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Elling is a Norwegian film (2001) directed by Petter Næss. It was derived mostly from the content of the novel Brødre i Blodet ("Brothers by Blood") by Ingvar Ambjørnsen. Other books with the same character are Elsk meg i morgen ("Love me tomorrow", 1999), Fugledansen ("Bird's Dance", 1995) and Utsikt til paradiset ("Panorama to Paradise", 1993). It was filmed mostly in Oslo, the capital of Norway.
Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 International
- 3 Awards
- 4 Characters
- 5 Tagline
- 6 External links
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Plot
The movie is about Elling and his struggle to function normally in society. He's an autist and man suffering from neurotic tendencies, especially dizzyness and anxiety. He has lived with his mother for forty years, and when his mother dies he is taken from the apartment where he has always lived by the Norwegian government and is institutionalized. His room mate there is the somewhat simpleminded Kjell Bjarne. They move in together in an apartment in Oslo where every new day is a challenge. With the help of social worker Frank and a few new friends, they learn to break free from their respective conditions.
International
Elling has been translated in several languages, has received great responses from the audience and one
Oscar-nomination for
Best Foreign Language Film.
U.S. Remake is in production.
Awards
In addition, the film won, and was nominated in, several other awards all over the world.
Characters
Tagline
They're packed and ready for the greatest adventure of their lives. All they have to do is get out of the house.
