Election Night (1998)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1998 (DK)
  • Comedy
  • 11m

Overview

On election night we meet Peter, an idealistic young man, who suddenly discovers he has forgotten to vote. On his way to the polls he encounters a variety of taxi drivers, all racist in their way and Peter has to decide whether to stand up for his convictions or getting to the polls on time. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Anders Thomas Jensen

Director, Writer

Cast

Ulrich Thomsen's headshot

Ulrich Thomsen

Peter
Jens Jørn Spottag's headshot

Jens Jørn Spottag

Carl
John Martinus's headshot

John Martinus

Taxi Driver 2
Ole Thestrup's headshot

Ole Thestrup

Taxi Driver 1
Farshad Kholghi's headshot

Farshad Kholghi

Taxi Driver 3
Hella Joof's headshot

Hella Joof

Woman
Mikkel Vadsholt's headshot

Mikkel Vadsholt

Bartender
Nicolas Bro's headshot

Nicolas Bro

Man

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