Truly Human (2001)
"Et rigtigt menneske" (original title)

A modern fable about an invisible man who gets the chance to become a real human being. He has to learn to be brave, honest and conscientious. 'P' is a fantasy figure, living behind the ... See full summary »

Writer:

Åke Sandgren

Stars:

Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Peter Mygind, Susan Olsen

9 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nikolaj Lie Kaas	...	P
Peter Mygind	...	Walther
Susan Olsen	...	Charlotte (as Susan A Olsen)
Troels II Munk	...	Stromboli
Line Kruse	...	Tanja
Søren Hauch-Fausbøll	...	Kjeldsen
Clara Nepper Winther	...	Lisa
Oliver Zahle	...	Benny
Charlotte Munksgaard	...	Molly (as Chalotte Munksgaard)
Klaus Bondam	...	Ulrik
Peter Belli	...	Sedergren
Hans Henrik Voetmann	...	Kunde i Skobutik
Jesper Asholt	...	Tern
Henning Palner	...	Forsberg
Anne O. Pagh	...	Anna, Sekretær (as Anne Oppenhagen Pagh)

Storyline

A modern fable about an invisible man who gets the chance to become a real human being. He has to learn to be brave, honest and conscientious. 'P' is a fantasy figure, living behind the wallpaper in seven year-old Lisa's bedroom. Due to the destruction of the building in which Lisa lives, P leaves Lisa and her fantasy world. He ends up at a refugee center, where he learns Danish and becomes an integrated member of society. An apartment is assigned to P and he gets a job in a shoe store. P's naiveté and good will makes him an easy prey. Without being guilty, he becomes under suspicion of being a wanted child molester. This is the story of P's dramatic journey through the Fall of Man in an attempt to become a good citizen.

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Plot Keywords:

dogme 95

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Zentropa/Nordisk Film

Country:

Denmark

Language:

Danish

Release Date:

27 April 2001 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

Truly Human

Filming Locations:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sandrew Metronome Distribution, Zentropa Entertainments

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

P: I am a real human being.

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Connections

Features HotMen CoolBoyz (2000)

User Reviews

A magical tribute

There are a few movies today that make you think about society when you leave the darkness of the cinema. Et Rigtigt Menneske does. Åke Sandgren has created a magic story that entertains, puzzles and stays in your mind for a long time. It's a beauty.