The Way to Mandalay

"The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977."

2018 1h 49m DA

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 13

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Synopsis

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The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?

“The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.”

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Cast

Rasmus Bjerg
John Mogensen
Helle Fagralid
Ruth
Carl-Christian Riestra
Otto Brandenburg
Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann
Minna
Harald Kaiser Hermann
Lille John
Henrik Noël Olesen
Korleder
Rikke Louise Andersson
Johns mor
Jens Andersen
Johns stedfar

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ole Bornedal
Writers: Ole Bornedal
Languages: Danish
Countries: Denmark

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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2 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ole Bornedal, shot by Jesper Tøffner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 8

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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5 / 8

CAST

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Rasmus Bjerg and Helle Fagralid and Carl-Christian Riestra carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6318712 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ole Bornedal directs. Jesper Tøffner behind the camera. Joachim Holbek scores. Anders Villadsen cuts. Produced in Denmark. Dialogue in Danish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Directed by Ole Bornedal, shot by Jesper Tøffner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joachim Holbek. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Anders Villadsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Rasmus Bjerg and Helle Fagralid and Carl-Christian Riestra carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.".
7IMDB entry: tt6318712 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.