A family of aerialists decides to go after the $250,000 prize being offered to any group that can execute a complicated trapeze maneuver. However, personal dramas and financial difficulties soon threaten to overtake the flyers' pursuit of the elusive quadruple somersault. The film received a Robert Award as the best Danish film of 1985.
Practical Effects
Real aerial stunts that'll make your palms sweat.
Acting
Senta Berger's maternal wreckage steals every scene.
Director
Anders Refn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Anders Refn is Nicolas Winding Refn's father — the Drive director grew up on this set.
The quadruple somersault was considered cinematically 'impossible' until this film; only three troupes had ever landed it in real life.
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