Concise, precise and contemporary, in short: a success. Born in 1972, the Norwegian director Stian Kristiansen presents his debut, set in 1989, about the coming-out of protagonist Jarle. It deals with the topic in a novel, differentiated and sensitive manner – and with an impressive acting accomplishment  by the entire ensemble.

Festivals

50th Nordic Film Days Luebeck
In 2008, the Nordic Film Days celebrate thier 50th anniversary. Since 1956 the festival presents films from Scandinavia, since 1989 also from the Baltics. The INTERFILM Jury awarded the Church Film Prize to "Ping pongkingen" (The King of Ping Pong), directed by Jens Jonsson, Sweden.

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