| | |  | NORWAY | Home » » Lakki...the Boy Who Could Fly | | | | | | | Description: | | Troubled Norwegian teen Lakki, ignored by his estranged parents, takes to the streets in search of refuge and is befriended by an older punk rocker whose advances his rejects. A despondent Lakki appears to start growing wings on his back...but is the escape they offer real or only in his mind? Both gritty and fanciful, Svend Wam's drama stars Anders Borchgrevink, Nina Gunke. AKA: "Lakki." 98 min. Soundtrack: Norwegian; Subtitles: English. In Norwegian with English subtitles. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Nina Gunke, Björn Skagestad | | Director:
| Svend Wam | | Format:
| Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Language:
| Norwegian | | Subtitle:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| WATER BEARER FILMS | | Run Time:
| 98 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| August 21, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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 Trapped confusionNov 04, 2007
By Elliot
"Son of Nietzsche"
It is wonderful to see 'Lakki' (Norwegian language, English subtitles) finally rescued from the VHS-only graveyard which still entombs many of its equally-auspicious siblings. The film won the 'Best Picture' award at the Griffoni Film Festival in 1992, and it is not difficult to see why. Director Sven Wam ('Sebastian' etc) has created a stunning arthouse work; a truly unforgettable exploration of a young male's tormented inner-struggles (brilliantly portrayed by the incredibly-talented Anders Borchgrevink).
Lakki is 14 and battles against multiple demons. His parents had a passionate love-hate relationship, and apparently broke up and reunited a number of times, before his father finally left and set up home with another woman. The violence of the passions have clearly taken a toll on Lakki. He fantasises about distant memories of a (fleeting) time when his parents were happy and calm, and imbues this memory with almost erotic significance. There is suggestion that Lakki has been treated by a psychotherapist in the past, and that he is apt to 'attacks'. Perhaps this mental disturbance is inherited from his mother, with whom he lives. A highly volatile character - possibly bi-polar - she swings between extreme happiness and utter despair, not helped by her abuse of alcohol and transitory flings with a string of male lovers (including a swimming coach who has bullied Lakki at school). Lakki's father is equally ineffectual and highly inconsistent in his approach to Lakki; ditching him in a bar, and forbidding him entry to his apartment (at the behest of his pregnant girlfriend).
The film starkly conveys the effects of such circumstances on Lakki's already troubled character. Unsurprisingly, the pressures and contradictory messages to which he is subject leave him lost, and he tumbles through a series of negative experiences at school, an attempt at hustling, drugs and steady mental deterioration. These experiences, seen through Lakki's confused perspective, are often times dream-like and surreal. Lakki frequently sees angel 'wings' beginning to sprout from his shoulder blades, as he tries to escape from whatever mental or physical turmoil in which he is currently embroiled. The imagery is consistently powerful: burning candles; uncontrollable fire; shining halos; bare white rooms with locked doors. The essence of 'Lakki' is well-summarised by the poignant visual of Lakki, floating naked in a lake, surrounded by childhood toys.
It will be clear from the above that 'Lakki' is very far from being a run-of-the-mill, heart-warming, coming-of-age flick. It is dark, gritty and offers no optimism. Further, the absence of linear story-telling means that Lakki's grim present is seen to exist contemporaneously with his past, revealed through hallucinatory flashbacks. 'Lakki' is an unmissable masterpiece of cinema, finally brought to DVD.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
fantasticSep 12, 2010
By russano
"sans amour"
Such a beautiful movie with some touching parts . You can either really look into the movie and interpret all the symbolism and hidden understanding or just relax and watch a great movie that will puzzle you at times
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Lakki the boy who could flyMar 22, 2009
By Patrick Murphy
"pfmurphy"
I enjoyed this movie. and found myself feeling that there anything was possible. a good story and well played by the young actor. I really enjoyed watching it and would recomend it to anyone who likes looking at child actors.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Terrific theme runed by poor directing.Jul 03, 2011
By A. J. Van Heerden
"buksiekykfliek"
Although the story line could have been something special but the acting and directing did not succeed in portraying the deeps emotions involved.
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