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A Funny Man

2011, Movie, 1h 56min

Opening in the seductive style of the sixties, »A Funny Man« uncovers the perennial loneliness that comedian Dirch Passer (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) has found himself in after a fast-tracked rise to fame. He struggles between his own desire to gain critical respect and servicing the audience¿s needs. Costing his kindred friendship to on-stage partner Kjeld Petersen (Lars Ranthe) Dirch takes on Steinbeck's classic »Of Mice and Men«, only for the audience to break out in laughter at his first line. Dirch's Lennie becomes a running joke, and so has, Dirch believes, his own life.

Country: Denmark

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Reviews

Critic Johan Croneman

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Mycket bra musik. Det är ett bitvis vackert, soft, melankoliskt och lyckat...

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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Bragende god underholdning og et gribende blik ind bag en person, som hele Danmark elskede så højt, at hans liv blev ødelagt.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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In the world of Danish comedy, Dirch Passer is a household name. But behind the laughter and applause, Dirch struggles to find his place in the world. With a quick wit and charming stage presence, he's risen to fame alongside his partner Kjeld Petersen. But as they take on Steinbeck's classic "Of Mice and Men," Dirch's own demons come to the forefront. He feels like he's living a joke, and it's no laughing matter. This biographical drama follows Dirch's journey as he navigates the highs and lows of comedy and life. Will he find success without losing himself in the process?

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