Barndommens gade movie poster

Barndommens gade

November 7, 1986 1h 30m 5.3/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Barndommens gade is a drama film. directed by Astrid Henning-Jensen.

Starring Sofie Gråbøl, Louise Fribo, and Carl Quist Møller

Synopsis

In a small two-room apartment in a backyard in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, 14-year-old Ester lives with her father, mother, and older brother Carl. It is a typical working-class neighborhood of the time, and the apartment lacks any modern conveniences. Coal must be fetched from a dark basement where homeless people have sought shelter and lodging for the night. Ester is a dreamer. She wants to be a writer and secretly writes poetry. She often loses track of time and place when her thoughts wander.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 7, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (12 votes)
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Production Companies

  • DR
  • Det Danske Filminstitut
  • Metronome Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barndommens gade about?

In a small two-room apartment in a backyard in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, 14-year-old Ester lives with her father, mother, and older brother Carl. It is a typical working-class neighborhood of the tim...

Who directed Barndommens gade?

Barndommens gade was directed by Astrid Henning-Jensen.

How long is Barndommens gade?

Barndommens gade has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Barndommens gade released?

Barndommens gade was released on November 7, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Barndommens gade?

The main cast of Barndommens gade includes Sofie Gråbøl, Louise Fribo, Carl Quist Møller, Vigga Bro, Torben Jensen.