Minor Mishaps
Annette K Olesen's entertaining comedy drama combines filmmaking elements from the Dogme manifesto with Mike Leigh's improvisational method. Following the unexpected death of matriarch Ulla, a dysfunctional family is reunited for her funeral. Assembling at the family's Copenhagen home are widower John, who refuses to take life seriously, his brother Soren and John's three grown up children, workaholic Tom, kooky would-be-artist Eva, and the shy, introverted Marianne. As their various eccentricities, hopes, frustrations and misunderstandings come to the surface, each find their lives taking an unexpected turn. Diffused with gentle wry humour this is a marvellously acted, warm and engaging ensemble piece.
Year: 2001
Genre: Drama, Foreign Language Films, Scandinavian Cinema, Black Humour, Dysfunctional Families
Country: Denmark
Director: Annette K Olesen
Starring: Jorgen Kiil, Maria Wurgler Rich, Jannie Faurschou
Duration: 115 Minutes
Rating: M - Adult themes.
Subtitles: Yes
6.6/10
Location in store: Foreign (Scandinavia)
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