The Man Who Loved Yngve
| The Man Who Loved Yngve | |
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| Directed by | Stian Kristiansen |
| Written by | Tore Renberg |
| Starring | Rolf Kristian Larsen Arthur Berning Ida Elise Broch Ole Christoffer Ertvåg |
| Cinematography | Trond Høines |
| Edited by | Vidar Flataukan |
| Music by | John Erik Kaada |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
The Man Who Loved Yngve (Norwegian: Mannen som elsket Yngve) is a Norwegian film released on 15 February 2008. It is based on a book of the same name by Stavanger author Tore Renberg. It received critical acclaim, considered one of the best Norwegian films of the year.[1]
A sequel, I Travel Alone, was released in 2011 and a threequel, The Orheim Company, followed in 2012.[2]
Plot
In 1989, in the shadow of the collapse of Communism in Europe, a group of young, rural Norwegians form a band. Preparations for their first gig are derailed when the lead singer, Jarle, is smitten by a new arrival, Yngve. Confused and not completely in touch with his own emotions, Jarle neglects his band, his family, and his girlfriend to spend more time with his new crush.
Cast
- Rolf Kristian Larsen as Jarle Klepp
- Arthur Berning as Helge Ombo
- Ida Elise Broch as Katrine Halsnes
- Ole Christoffer Ertvaag as Yngve Lima
- Jørgen Langhelle as Terje Orheim
- Trine Wiggen as Sara Klepp
Production details
- Production Company: Motlys A/S
- Producer: Yngve Sæther
- Writer: Tore Renberg
- Distributor: Sandrew Metronome
- Filming start date: 12.02.07
- Filming end date 30.03.07
- Director: Stian Kristiansen
- Music: Kaada and Geir Zahl
- Budget: 15.5 million NKR
References
- ^ Fredheim, Jarand (2015-06-23). "12 Essential Films For An Introduction To New Norwegian Cinema". Taste of Cinema - Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Rotten Tomatoes Movie Info". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
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