In the Middle of the Night
Benny and Arnold are homeless and along with others living on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The police is set to clear the building they squat in, but on the night of the forced eviction, local acid head Spacy jumps from the sixth floor.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Midt om natten |
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Erik Balling |
| Runtime | 131 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (27 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Christian Braad Thomsen constructs a narrative that balances gritty social realism with absurdist, dark comedy. He works with a quasi-documentary approach to portray the squatters' daily grind, exploring both their fragile camaraderie and the oppressive forces closing in on them.
What lingers after the final frame is a poignant, unsentimental portrait of life on society's fringe. The film's power lies in its refusal to offer easy answers, leaving a resonant echo of its characters' struggles. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Erik Balling
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For a contemplative evening, with a glass of wine.
🎭 Cast
Kim Larsen
Benny
Erik Clausen
Arnold
Birgitte Raaberg
Susan Himmelblå
Holger Boland
Tusindfryd
Buster Larsen
Charles - autoophugger
Judy Gringer
Rita 'Kranen' - hans veninde
Frits Helmuth
J.O. Kurtzen - politiassistent
Poul Bundgaard
Kaj Buhmann - politiker
Ove Sprogøe
Købmand - Susans far
Ellen Winther Lembourn
Gerda
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