Election Night movie poster

Election Night

January 1, 1998 0h 11m 7.0/10 (41 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Election Night is a comedy film. directed by Anders Thomas Jensen. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ulrich Thomsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, and John Martinus

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1998 28 years ago
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Runtime 0h 11m 11 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (41 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

  • M&M Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Election Night about?

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 a...

Who directed Election Night?

Election Night was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.

How long is Election Night?

Election Night has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).

When was Election Night released?

Election Night was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Election Night?

The main cast of Election Night includes Ulrich Thomsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, John Martinus, Ole Thestrup, Farshad Kholghi.