Buicken - store gutter gråter ikke
Buicken - store gutter gråter ikke

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Buicken - store gutter gråter ikke

1991
Movie
88 min
Norwegian

The bothers Ken and Bent are separated when their parents are divorced, and grow up as very different persons, before they meet as grown ups. They help each other out, but some years later Bent disappears. Only his crashed Buick is found.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jan Christian MollestadGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows the life of a young man struggling with his identity and his place in society. He navigates difficult relationships and societal pressures, leading to introspective and emotional moments as he grapples with his future. The narrative explores themes of alienation and the search for belonging.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its sensitive portrayal of adolescent struggles and its atmospheric direction. Some noted its slow pacing, while others praised its emotional depth and authentic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw emotional honesty and compelling lead performance.

  • Noted for its evocative cinematography and melancholic tone.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat underdeveloped or overly somber.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely available through Google Reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Bergen, Norway, capturing the city's distinctive atmosphere.

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