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Johnny Larsen (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1979 · 101 mins · Danish
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- Directed by
- Morten Arnfred
- Starring
- Anne Marie Helger, Allan Olsen, Kurt Ravn, Birgit Brüel, Finn Nielsen, Jannie Faurschou
Adapted from a working‑class coming‑of‑age novel, Morten Arnfred’s film captures the gritty feel, sting, and pain of 1950s Copenhagen while also highlighting its strong sense of solidarity. At its heart is young Johnny, a helpless yet hopeful teenager navigating the joys and anxieties of growing up. The film earned Bodil Awards for Best Film and Best Actor for Allan Olsen.
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