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One-Hand Clapping

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One-hand Clapping
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGert Fredholm
Written byGert Fredholm
Gert Duve Skovlund
Mikael Olsen
Produced byMikael Olsen
StarringJens Okking
Peter Gantzler
Susanne Juhász [da]
CinematographyLars Skree
Edited byMolly Malene Stensgaard
Music byJon Bruland
Ole Arnfred
Production
company
Distributed bySandrew Metronome
Release date
  • 17 August 2001 (2001-08-17) (Denmark)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryDenmark
LanguageDanish

One-Hand Clapping (Danish: At klappe med een hånd) is a 2001 Danish comedy film written and directed by Gert Fredholm, and starring Jens Okking, Peter Gantzler, and Susanne Juhász [da]. The film was produced by Zentropa.[1]

Plot

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Erik Svensson is a wealthy but aging businessman whose wife has finally died after years of serious illness.. He is now able to sell his company and plans a life in luxury in Spain with his beautiful girlfriend Helene. Just before departure, he receives a letter from a former mistress claiming that he is the father of her daughter. He hires the undertaker Anders as his chauffeur and together they set out to investigate the claim.

Cast

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Accolades

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The film was nominated both for a Bodil and Robert award for Best Danish Film, and Jens Okking won the Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance.

References

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  1. ^ "At klappe med en hånd" (in Danish). Danish Film Institute. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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