Bodyswitch

Starring ”Nightwatch”-actor Ulf Pilgaard

Dr. Wahlin, a scientist and professional athletes’ doctor has recently returned from the US to enjoy his retirement in Denmark. To keep active he offers his expertise to the local sports club. The club thankfully accepts his offer. One of the players that Dr. Wahlin chooses for his programme is the young Jonas. He is ambitious, wants to join the A-team, and also believes that through increased physical strength he can become more confident and maybe even get the girl of his dreams, Lina. However, it turns out that Dr. Wahlin has a very specific motive for offering his help to the talents. He is dying with very little time left, and is now determined to “switch” body with the healthiest of the clubs young athletes. He chooses Jonas. When Jonas later wakes up after the first treatment, he is in for the chock of his life; when he looks in the mirror it is not his own body he sees, but the body of Dr. Wahlin!

Film awards:

  • Best Actor – Robert Festival 1996 (Winner)
  • Best Actor – Bodil Awards 1996 (Winner)
  • Best Film Fantasporto 1997 (Winner) 

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Director:
Jørn Faurshou
Producer:
Michael Obel
Screenplay:
Jørn Faurshou and Thorstein Thomsen
Cast:
Ulf Pilgaard, Morten Schaffalizsky, Kenn Godske, Helle Fagralid and Lars Lippert



Release date:
06/10/1995
Genre:
Thriller
Time:
86 min
Censorship:
Over 12 years

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ACTION

CAST LIST

Ulf Pilgaard Per Wahlin                     
Morten Schaffalitzky Jonas
Kenn Godske Teis
Helle Fagralid Lina
Stephania Potalivo Anne
Anne Werner Thomsen Mrs. Wahlin
Lars Lippert Simon
Charlotte Sieling Jonas' mother
Peter Hesse Overgaard Jonas' father
Grethe Holmer Vibeke
Jannie Faurschou Bank clerk
Kirsten Olesen Doctor
Asger Reher Coach
Lisbet Lundquist Teis' mother
Kristian Halken Lina's father
Michael Zuckow Mardorf Angry man
Laura Faurschou Blonde
Kenneth Priis Basketball friend
Frederik Ravnstrup Basketball friend
Gry Bagøien Female friend
Laura Bøndergaard Female friend
Lotte Aske Fredskov Waitress
Kenneth Carmohn Waiter
Niels Christian Lang Radio speaker
Jørn Faurschou Teis' father
Big Fat Snake Party band

CREW LIST

Jørn Faurschou Director, screenplay
Thorstein Thomsen Screenplay
Michael Obel Producer
Hans Lönnerheden Co-producer
Jesper Boas Smidt Co-producer
Eric Kress Cinematography
Camilla Skousen Film editing
Stefan Nilsson Original music
Tine Engelbrecht Costume design
Søren Gam Production design
Morten Degnbol Sound
Michael Wils Lighting technician
Elisabeth Bukkehave Makeup
Tine Hieronymus Nielsen Props master
Peter Grant Props master
Jill Knuttel Script supervisor
Lasse Spang Olsen Stunt
Joakim Høglund Assistant director
Kenneth Berg Production manager
Lottie Terp Jacobsen Production assistant
Phillip Kress Assistant camera
Mette Esmark Assistant film editor
Mark Mavrinac Grip
Ole Kragh Jacobsen Stills
Bastian Schiøtt Clapper/loader
Jacob Bonfils Steadicam
Lars Lund Sound design
Ene Ravn Storyboard
Jonas Arnby Runner
Stig Sparre Ulrich Sound design
Jenni Glasdam Sound assistant
Henrik Granov Sound assistant
Julien Naudin Foley
Torben Villesen Poster/public relations