Speed Walking

Speed Walking (Danish: Kapgang) is a 2014 Danish drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev.[1][2] It is based on the novel of the same name by Morten Kirkskov.[3]

Speed Walking
Directed by	Niels Arden Oplev
Produced by	Thomas Heinesen
Written by	Bo hr. Hansen
Based on	Kapgang by Morten Kirkskov [1][2]
Starring	Anders W. Berthelsen Sidse Babett Knudsen Pilou Asbæk Villads Bøye David Dencik
Music by	Jacob Groth
Cinematography	Rasmus Videbæk
Edited by	Anne Østerud
Distributed by	Nordisk Film
Release date	August 28, 2014 (2014-08-28)[2]
Running time	108 minutes
Country	Denmark
Language	Danish

Plot

In 1976 in provincial Denmark, 14-year-old Martin (Villads Bøye) is about to be confirmed when his mother dies of cancer. The weeks leading up to his confirmation are difficult and turbulent, as Martin's father and older brother are distraught and Martin must try to keep the family together. In addition, he must deal with his feelings, sexuality and friendships.

Cast

• Villads Bøye as Martin
• Frederik Winther Rasmussen as Kim
• Kraka Donslund Nielsen as Kristine
• Anders W. Berthelsen as Hans
• Sidse Babett Knudsen as Lizzie [4]
• Pilou Asbæk as Onkel Kristian
• Jens Jørn Spottag
• Jakob Lohmann
• Christine Gjerulff
• Anette Støvelbæk
• Kristian Halken
• Steen Stig Lommer
• Stine Stengade
• Anne Louise Hassing
• David Dencik [5]

References

1. "Niels Arden Oplev instruerer filmatiseringen af Morten Kirkskovs anmelderroste debutroman, Kapgang". nordiskfilm.com (in Danish). 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
2. "Kapgang". nordicfilmandtvfund.com. 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
3. "KAPGANG åbner Biografklub Danmark". nordisk film (in Danish). 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
4. "Nu skal Sidse Babett gå Kapgang". BT - Berlingske Media (in Danish). 23 July 2013. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
5. "New film to tackle ugly past". The Copenhagen Post. November 29, 2012. Retrieved 2014-08-15.

External links

• Kapgang on IMDb
• kapgang at Rotten Tomatoes