Men & Chicken

"You don't choose your own family"

2015 1h 44m DA

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★6.5TMDB · 262

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Men & Chicken is a black comedy about two outcast brothers who, by getting to know their unknown family, discover a horrible truth about themselves and their relatives.

“You don't choose your own family”

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Cast

Mads Mikkelsen
Elias
David Dencik
Gabriel
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Gregor
Søren Malling
Franz
Nicolas Bro
Josef
Ole Thestrup
Flemming Abbott
Bodil Jørgensen
Ellen Abbott
Kirsten Lehfeldt
Ingrid Abbott

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Writers: Anders Thomas Jensen
Languages: Danish
Countries: Denmark, Germany, Sweden

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Denmark, Germany, Sweden.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, shot by Sebastian Blenkov. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Frans Bak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anders Villadsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mads Mikkelsen and David Dencik and Nikolaj Lie Kaas carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You don't choose your own family".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3877674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Anders Thomas Jensen directs. Sebastian Blenkov behind the camera. Frans Bak scores. Anders Villadsen cuts. Produced in Denmark, Germany, Sweden. Dialogue in Danish.

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1Released 11 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Denmark, Germany, Sweden.
3Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, shot by Sebastian Blenkov. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Frans Bak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Anders Villadsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mads Mikkelsen and David Dencik and Nikolaj Lie Kaas carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "You don't choose your own family".
8IMDB entry: tt3877674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Sebastian Blenkov
Original score: Frans Bak
Editing: Anders Villadsen
Production design: Mia Stensgaard
Makeup / hair: Anne Cathrine Sauerberg
Sound: Nino Jacobsen
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $4,765,472
Original language: DA
IMDB: Men & Chicken (2015)

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Reno2016-12-04
★ 6/10
Two brothers and their quest to find the truth. A strange Danish film. It was a lot like the Danish version of 'The Addams Family'. Written and directed by a screenwriter for the notable films in different languages. This is the story of two brothers who embark a journey to a remote island after their father died. Because they learn they were adopted, so they go to look for their biological parents. They end up in a strange house with the strange people, but realise how they are related to each other. So the remaining part focused on the mysteries surrounding the house. When those things come out, the narration reaches its peak and brings the end. I think the title should have been 'Men & Animals'. If you watch the film you will know the reason, particularly after the final twist. As I had observed, many people liked it, but to me it was average. The idea seems very good, but the style was missing. Too ordinary presentation. If the approach was atypical like I said 'The Addams Family', it would have gained more popularity internationally. The actors were good, shoot in the good places. Among all, Nikolaj was the familiar face. This is not your usual film, yet not for everyone. Maybe if you know the language, you might enjoy it better. The subtitle translated comedies are not that effective. Feels like I want to like it, since it was tagged as a comedy I did not get many laughs. So I won't stop you if you want to try it, but only tell you to be careful while choosing it, regarding what you are expecting from it. 6/10
251Family2021-01-20
★ 10/10
Dark Dark comedy made by Jensen who is a brilliant writer and director.. Its not made for everyone but personally.. I believe it to be an absolute MASTERPIECE.. I laugh my butt off every time I re watch it and thats quite often. The comedic genius involved is just mind blowing.. Many people dont realize the relationship half the cast along with Mikkelson has with Jensen the movies creator and director. Its long standing in Danish theater... and its a splendid connection.. Most Americans have NO idea just HOW funny Mikkelson is and has been in films... I REALLY hope he does more comedys and soon... This is a MUST SEE
r96sk2023-10-18
★ 7/10
<em>'Men & Chicken'</em> is... out there. Good film, though! The only criticism I have is the run time, I reckon they could've shaved a decent chunk off so the somewhat predictable conclusion comes around quicker. That aside, I enjoyed this 2015 release. It has a strong cast, good humour (mainly across the first half or so) and has a plot that is certainly intriguing - and even manages a positive message in the end, just about. Mads Mikkelsen is good value here, as he is in pretty much all of his films let's be honest. I watched this as part of my watch through his filmography, so it was cool to see a number of familiar faces that he worked with previously; as well as director Anders Thomas Jensen, of course. Nikolaj Lie Kaas the most obvious, to me anyway, example of that, though you also have the likes of David Dencik and Nicolas Bro.