I have always been interested in Scandinavian countries. Their aloofness has fascinated maybe because of my own aloofness in dealing with things. I have seen two Norwegian films , this and Den Brysommen Mannen. While both are good this one is the better of the two.
Elling is a simple tale. This almost could have been a sitcom if the leads weren't mad. Elling is moved into an institution after the death of his mother. He is a fractured soul having never communicated with the outside world. He has seen and interacted with the world only through his mother. At the institution he meets Bjarne wherein the seeds for the beautiful friendship are sown.
The movie is about two mad men released from the institution to live in society again. It is very well done. Even the little cheesy ending in the café but it is handled with aplomb that when it actually happens it no longer matters.
Anyone who wants to enjoy a quite poetic little film will not be disappointed.
Elling is a simple tale. This almost could have been a sitcom if the leads weren't mad. Elling is moved into an institution after the death of his mother. He is a fractured soul having never communicated with the outside world. He has seen and interacted with the world only through his mother. At the institution he meets Bjarne wherein the seeds for the beautiful friendship are sown.
The movie is about two mad men released from the institution to live in society again. It is very well done. Even the little cheesy ending in the café but it is handled with aplomb that when it actually happens it no longer matters.
Anyone who wants to enjoy a quite poetic little film will not be disappointed.