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A Funny Man (2011)
Director: Martin Zandvliet
Cast: Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Julie Zangenberg, Lars Ranthe, Lars Brygmann
Runtime116 min
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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.
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Directed by Martin Zandvliet in 2011, 'A Funny Man' is a poignant drama that offers a unique, insightful exploration of the life of renowned Danish comedian Dirch Passer, portrayed brilliantly by Nikolaj Lie Kaas. The film's captivating blend of humor and heartbreak showcases the complexities and loneliness that can come with fame, making it a must-see for fans of character-driven stories and dynamic performances.
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A Funny Man is a 2011 Danish semi-biographical drama film directed by Martin Zandvliet, and starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas, about the Danish actor and comedian Dirch Passer.
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