The Bench (2000 film)

The Bench
Directed by	Per Fly
Starring	Jesper Christensen Marius Sonne Janischefska Stine Holm Joensen
Release dates	27 October 2000 (2000-10-27)
Running time	93 min
Country	Denmark
Language	Danish

The Bench (Danish: Bænken) is a 2000 Danish drama film directed by Per Fly.

Synopsis

An unemployed drunk hangs out at a public bench in the town centre with a group of like-minded souls, with no interests other than finding the money for the next drink. When a single mother moves into a neighbouring apartment he becomes involved in her troubles.

Cast

Jesper Christensen – Kaj
Marius Sonne Janischefska – Jonas
Stine Holm Joensen – Liv
Nicolaj Kopernikus – Stig
Jens Albinus – Kim
Sarah Boberg – Connie
Benjamin Boe Rasmussen – Bo
Holger Perfort – Pensionist

Awards

Bodil Award for Best Danish Film (2000)
Robert Award for Best Danish Film (2000)

External links

The Bench at the Internet Movie Database
The Bench (2000 film) in the Danish National Filmography

Bodil Award for Best Danish Film

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