Waltzing Regitze (Danish: Dansen med Regitze), also known as Memories of a Marriage, is a 1989 Danish drama film directed by Kaspar Rostrup. Based upon a popular Danish novel by Martha Christensen, the film is an unsentimental portrait of the history and changes of a middle-aged couple's marriage, told through flashbacks during a summer party. The film stars Ghita Nørby and Frits Helmuth.
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 Front cover of the Danish DVD for Waltzing Regitze | |
| Directed by | Kaspar Rostrup |
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| Produced by | Lars Kolvig |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Claus Loof |
| Edited by | Grete Møldrup |
| Music by | Fuzzy |
| Distributed by | Nordisk Film |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[1] In 1990, it won the Robert Award for Film of the Year and swept the Bodil Awards, winning Best Danish Film as well as all four of acting categories.
Plot
The Danish retired couple Karl Aage and Regitze are hosting a summer party for their friends and relatives in their garden cabin. While Regitze is joyfully celebrating, Karl, who is more introverted, sits apart and reminisces about the past 30 years with his wife. He remembers their love at first sight during World War II, living together before marriage, and the challenges they faced, like their mother's opposition to baptizing their son. He recalls moments that showcase Regitze's passionate and open-hearted nature, such as inviting a homeless person and confronting their son's teacher. He also remembers her love for dancing and his fear that his social awkwardness might harm their relationship.
Cast
| Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frits Helmuth | Karl Aage | Mikael Helmuth portrays a young Karl Aage |
| Ghita Nørby | Regitze | Rikke Bendsen portrays a young Regitze |
| Henning Moritzen | Børge | Michael Moritzen portrays a young Børge |
| Anne Werner Thomsen | Ilse | Dorthe Simone Lang portrays a young Ilse |
| Henning Ditlev | Rikard | Kim Rømer portrays a young Rikard |
| Birgit Sadolin | Annie | Nanna Møller portrays a young Annie |
| Hans Henrik Clemensen | John | Peter Zhelder portrays John at 19 years old, while Sylvester Zimsen portrays John at 11–13 years old. |
| Kirsten Rolffes | Regitze's Mother | |
| Birgit Zinn | Gloria | |
| Torben Jensen | Gloria's Husband | |
| Poul Clemmensen | Jonas | |
| Tove Maës | Vera | |
| Lise Kamp Dahlerup | Vibeke | |
| Sune Kølster | Brian | |
| Jane Eggertsen | Susan | |
| Asger Bonfils | Physician | |
| Else Petersen | Neighbour | |
| Bolette Schrøder | Funny girl | |
| Anne Fletting | Smart girl |
See also
References
External links
- Waltzing Regitze at IMDb
- Waltzing Regitze in the Danish Film Database
- Waltzing Regitze in the film database danskefilm.dk (in Danish)
