In the Middle of the Night

In the Middle of the Night

1984 · 131 min · DA · 6.4 (21 votes)
Dir. Erik Balling · Starring Kim Larsen, Erik Clausen, Birgitte Raaberg, Holger Boland, Buster Larsen, Judy Gringer · Music Kim Larsen
DramaComedy

Benny and Arnold are homeless and along with others living on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The police is set to clear the building they squat in, but on the night of the forced eviction, local acid head Spacy jumps from the sixth floor.

VIBE

A stark, unvarnished look at life on the fringes. It feels lived-in and authentic, capturing the quiet desperation and fleeting moments of connection among those forgotten by society. A truly somber and thought-provoking experience.

bleakintrospectiverawunflinchingslow-burngritty realismobservationaldocumentary-esquehomelessnessfriendshipdespairurban decay
friendshipsuicidehomeless personpolicedrugssquattingfinding love
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