Waltzing Regitze

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Waltzing Regitze (Template:Langx), also known as Memories of a Marriage, is a 1989 Danish drama film directed by Kaspar Rostrup. Based upon a popular Danish novel by Martha Christensen, the film is an unsentimental portrait of the history and changes of a middle-aged couple's marriage, told through flashbacks during a summer party. The film stars Ghita Nørby and Frits Helmuth.

The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[1] In 1990, it won the Robert Award for Film of the Year and swept the Bodil Awards, winning Best Danish Film as well as all four of acting categories.

Plot

The Danish retired couple Karl Aage and Regitze are hosting a summer party for their friends and relatives in their garden cabin. While Regitze is joyfully celebrating, Karl, who is more introverted, sits apart and reminisces about the past 30 years with his wife. He remembers their love at first sight during World War II, living together before marriage, and the challenges they faced, like their mother's opposition to baptizing their son. He recalls moments that showcase Regitze's passionate and open-hearted nature, such as inviting a homeless person and confronting their son's teacher. He also remembers her love for dancing and his fear that his social awkwardness might harm their relationship.

Cast

Actor Role Notes
Frits Helmuth Karl Aage Template:Ill portrays a young Karl Aage
Ghita Nørby Regitze Rikke Bendsen portrays a young Regitze
Henning Moritzen Børge Template:Ill portrays a young Børge
Template:Ill Ilse Dorthe Simone Lang portrays a young Ilse
Henning Ditlev Rikard Template:Ill portrays a young Rikard
Birgit Sadolin Annie Nanna Møller portrays a young Annie
Template:Ill John Template:Ill portrays John at 19 years old, while Sylvester Zimsen portrays John at 11–13 years old.
Kirsten Rolffes Regitze's Mother
Template:Ill Gloria
Torben Jensen Gloria's Husband
Poul Clemmensen Jonas
Tove Maës Vera
Lise Kamp Dahlerup Vibeke
Sune Kølster Brian
Jane Eggertsen Susan
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Else Petersen Neighbour
Template:Ill Funny girl
Template:Ill Smart girl

See also

References

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External links

Template:Bodil Award for Best Danish Film Template:Danish submission for Academy Awards Template:Robert Award for Best Danish Film