Mannen som elsket Yngve (2008)

Director:

Stian Kristiansen

Writers:

Tore Renberg (novel)
Tore Renberg (screenplay)

Release Date:

15 February 2008 (Norway)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Cigarette Smoking | Brief Female Nudity | Gay Kiss | Music | Identity

Cast

Rolf Kristian Larsen	...	Jarle Klepp
Ole Christoffer Ertvåg	...	Yngve Lima
Ida Elise Broch	...	Cathrine Halsnes
Arthur Berning	...	Helge Ombo
Trine Wiggen	...	Jarles mor
Jørgen Langhelle	...	Jarles far
Kristoffer Joner	...	Frisør
Erlend Stene	...	Oljeungen
Knut Sverdrup Kleppestø	...	Andreas
Andreas Cappelen	...	Naturfaglærer
Karoline Kruger	...	Yngves mor
Åshild Helgevold	...	En Storhaug-frue
Bjørn Ravn Carlsen

Also Known As:

The Man Who Loved Ynge (International: English title)

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Stavanger, Norway

Company:

Motlys

Goofs:

Continuity: The picture of Jarle and Katrine behind Jarle's head when he is in bed appears and reappears.

Soundtrack:

Fortapt

Back to the 80's!

Mannen som elsket Yngve is a heart-warming story which will make you laugh and cry at the same time. Now keep in mind that I did not read the book which this movie was based on by Tore Renberg. But this movie actually made me want to check it out. I loved the script and the characters were good and original. The music which is chosen is also great and really fits that whole 80's theme. It's very clear that the makers used a long time picking out every song. I almost felt like I was back in the 80's of Norway. I simply loved all the small details throughout the film such as posters, behaviors and clothing.

My favorite thing about this movie is the mix between humour and drama. The only bad thing I can say about this film is that it is too short. I think some of the scenes should last longer. The scenes where Yngve and Jarle met each other for the first time went too fast. Now as I said, I don't know how the book is. But anyway it's still a great movie.