Cast
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Nikolaj Lie Kaas
as Otto Hvidmann
Tomas Villum Jensen
as Lars Balstrup
Karl Bille
as Olaf 'Luffe' Juhl
Bent Mejding
as Provst Johannes Balstrup
Solbjørg Højfeldt
as Fru Hvidmann
Erik Wedersøe
as
Steen Springborg
as
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
as
Baard Owe
as
Laura Drasbæk
as
Morten Buch Jørgensen
as
Helle Merete Sørensen
as
Christian Grønvall
as
Søren Hytholm Jensen
as
Joachim Knop
as Åge Terkilsen
Crew
Director
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Writer
- Bjarne Reuter
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Boys from St. Petri examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Søren Kragh-Jacobsen brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1991, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Boys from St. Petri took approximately 34 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 111 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 143 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1998 individual shots.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1991, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 11, 1991
- Runtime: 1h 51m