Fifty Fifty ( 50/50 )

Fifty Fifty (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: 50/50
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Norwegian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Norwegian ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Norway ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
87 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1982 and produced in:
Norway ( Scandinavia, Iceland )

Directed By:
Oddvar Bull Tuhus

Written By:
Rolv Håan
Oddvar Bull Tuhus

Actors:
Steinar Raaen ..... Willy
Rune Dybedahl ..... Basse
Øyvind Janeschitz ..... Gubben
Pia Borgli ..... Eva
Lasse Hafreager ..... Stein
Cecilie Holter ..... Liv
Eldar Vågan ..... Johnny
Ray Taylor ..... Ken
Tore Torell ..... Manageren
Mari Bjørgan ..... Unni Lie
Bent Bredesen
Tore Brovold
Gunhild Bugge
Jonas Fjeld
Terje Hagen
Ingar Helgesen
Alf Kramer
Vibeke Krefting
Erik Ølness
Jan Otnes
Arnulf Paulsen
Arild Stenberg
Ivar Westby
Roar Westerås

Synopsis:

This semi-ambitious, clumsy film has an infantile charm and unworldly warmth that to a large degree covers up familiar weaknesses like the uneven (to put it mildly) dialogue and acting. The best asset of 50/50 is Oddvar Bull Tuhus' direction, which has glimpses of poetic courage in it. And the photography is among the best of the decade in Norwegian productions, as we're taken on a tour of Norway with the aspiring rockers in Rocky Mountains. The plot certainly isn't free of trivialities and banalities, but it features certain discussions and thoughts on the history of rock and the values of life that at times border on insightful. And there are a few beautiful musical moments (not necessarily from a musical point of view) which elevate the film. In these segments, the otherwise mediocre performers seem at home and comfortable. Something that cannot be said of the extremely self-conscious acting of people like Vågan, Dybedahl and Holter. 50/50 is a pleasant document (better than many contemporary Wam/Vennerød productions) that can offer you a good time if you're willing to disregard its weaknesses.

A film about young people and rock music.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 April, 2009.