Election Night
On election night we meet Peter, an idealistic young man, who suddenly discovers he has forgotten to vote. On his way to the polls he encounters a variety of taxi drivers, all racist in their way and Peter has to decide whether to stand up for his convictions or getting to the polls on time. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Valgaften |
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Anders Thomas Jensen |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (44 votes) |
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The film constructs a sharp social comedy, relying on the confined space of a taxi as a stage for escalating ideological clashes. It explores the gap between abstract principles and immediate action through a series of humiliating compromises.
What lingers after the final frame is the film's uncomfortable question about the price of convenience versus conviction. A brilliantly concise and cringe-inducing moral fable. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
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Best watched with friends, followed by a debate on ethics and practicality.
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