11 Movies Starring Anders W. Berthelsen

Mifune

Mifune

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-03-12

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark, Sweden

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (6581 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Anders Thomas Jensen

Sèren Kragh-Jacobsen

Fullplot:

Kresten has moved from his parents farm on a small Danish island to Copenhagen in order to pursue his working career. When his father dies he has to move back to the farm, where nothing much has happened since he left. He places an add in the local newspaper to get help running the farm and taking care of his mentally disabled brother. The whore Liva, who is running away from annoying telephone calls, answers it. But running away from your past isn't easy.

Italian for Beginners

Italian for Beginners

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-05-10

Languages:

Danish, Italian, English

Countries:

Denmark, Sweden

Runtime:

112 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (11145 Reviews)

Director:

Lone Scherfig

Fullplot:

A young minister, a widower, is temporarily assigned to a church whose suspended pastor drove parishioners away; he stays at a hotel where he meets Jèrgen, who's alone approaching middle age. Jèrgen's friend Finn, a temperamental restaurant manager, may be about to be fired. Finn's assistant is Giulia, a lovely young Italian who prays for a husband. Olympia, a clumsy bakery clerk, has an ornery father; Karen, a hairdresser, has a mother who is very ill. The paths of these six characters cross at church, in the restaurant, at the hotel, and at an Italian class at the local adult school. Loneliness, grief, solace, romance, and love may meet 'nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita.'

King's Game

King's Game

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-10-01

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Sweden, Denmark

Runtime:

107 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (3411 Reviews)

Director:

Nikolaj Arcel

Genres:

Thriller

Cast:

Writer:

Nikolaj Arcel (screenplay)

Rasmus Heisterberg (screenplay)

Niels Krause-Kjèr (novel)

Fullplot:

Three weeks before general elections, the leader of one of the country's largest parties, the Center Party, is involved in a severe car accident. The political scene is thrown into disarray. At the same time, young, ambitious journalist, Ulrik Torp, is given the opportunity of a life time and made Dagbladet's correspondent in Parliament. Before long, Ulrik gets caught up in a ruthless struggle for power headed by the party's two successors to the leadership, chairman Erik Dreier and spokesman Lone Kjeldsen. Ulrik barely geets to dip his toes in the water, before all hell breaks loose. Speculation in the press and calculated lies fuel the controversy at great personal cost to many of the people involved. Ulrik slowly uncovers a cynical plot that involves the country's incumbent Prime Minister. He becomes obsessed with learning the truth. But no one will listen to him, be it politicians or colleagues in the press corps, and as election day draws near, Ulrik has to face the power elite on his own.

We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-03-24

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

109 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (2079 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaFamily

Fullplot:

A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.

What No One Knows

What No One Knows

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-06-13

Languages:

Danish, Swedish

Countries:

Denmark, Sweden

Runtime:

99 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (1046 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Rasmus Heisterberg (screenplay)

Sèren Kragh-Jacobsen (screenplay)

Sèren Lassen (novel)

Fullplot:

In this political thriller, a young woman is found drowned on a winter night by the sea. The dead woman's brother, Thomas, discovers that her death is connected to their father, now deceased, and his work in military intelligence. As Thomas digs deeper into the case his family is brought into sudden danger.

Just Another Love Story

Just Another Love Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-08-24

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

100 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (3646 Reviews)

Director:

Ole Bornedal

Fullplot:

Life in the suburbs as a father of two has worn down Jonas. When a victim of a car crash mistakes him for her boyfriend Sebastian, things take a very dramatic turn as the line between truth and deception is erased.

The Christmas Party

The Christmas Party

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-11-06

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

86 min

IMDB Ratings:

3.8 (932 Reviews)

Director:

Rasmus Heide

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

When Anders Bo begins his new job as a car salesman, he is given the special task of infiltrating the small competing car shop, Holger's Auto during their annual Christmas party and steal their customer file. As Anders Bo romps through the commotion and antics of the celebration, he realizes thatèhis assignment in fact relates to an old family feud and thatèthe odd and funny characters working there might have more to offer than meets the eye - especially Amalie, the beautiful daughter of the owner, Holger.èIn the middle of Christmas pudding and Christmas cheer Anders Bo suddenly learns to listen to his heart.

Above the Street, Below the Water

Above the Street, Below the Water

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-10-23

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

100 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (277 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Yaba Holst (screenplay)

Charlotte Sieling (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The lives of an intertwined group of people take a new direction as all they have taken for granted starts to change. Anne and Ask's relationship succumbs to 'metal fatigue', Charlotte realizes that Carl may not be right for her, while Bente has to decide if she is prepared to wait forever for her lover, while her ex-husband Bjèrn must face the pain of finally letting her go. The characters and their children are twirled around in an ever-increasing drama which peaks during the opening night of Hamlet. Anne is on stage as Ophelia, and the question remains: to be or not to be responsible for one's own happiness.

Superclèsico

Superclèsico

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-03-17

Languages:

Danish, Spanish, English

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

99 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (1893 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Ole Christian Madsen (screenplay)

Anders Frithiof August (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Christian is a Copenhagen wine seller on the brink of bankruptcy. Equally unsuccessful in just about every other aspect of life, it has been 17months since his wife Anna left him. Anna works as a soccer agent in Buenos Aires and now lives a life of luxury with Argentina's top player Juan Diaz. Then one day Christian and their 16-year-old son Oscar get on a plane to Buenos Aires. Christian arrives under the pretense of wanting to sign the divorce papers, but in truth, he wants to try to win Anna back.

The Reunion

The Reunion

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-10-13

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

90 min

IMDB Ratings:

(1565 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Claudia Boderke (screenplay)

Lars Mering (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Niels is invited to a 25 year reunion for his student years, and is given the task of holding the main speech. This comes at a bad time. He is troubled with his self consciousness, eyesight, Hemmoroids and age bothering him.

The Reunion 2: The Funeral

The Reunion 2: The Funeral

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-02-06

Languages:

Danish

Countries:

Denmark

Runtime:

95 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.1 (621 Reviews)

Director:

Mikkel Serup

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

Three friends Thomas, Andreas and Niels are once again united in THE REUNION 2. Thomas is finally getting married, and Andreas has arranged a bachelor party of the century... he thinks. But a shocking death during Thomas' bachelor party sends the three friends off on an unforgettable trip to a funeral; they probably won't be forgiven for. Speed-Dating, infidelity and near death experiences put their relationship on a serious test. The question is whether the three friends will survive the trip and the funeral - and will they make it home in time for Thomas' wedding.

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