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Lasse & Geir (1976)  
Review
Quintessential Norwegian
social realism; a poetic and wonderfully original movie about two young
anarchists and nihilists trying to find their place in a society which
they have largely rejected. Svend Wam's writing here has an
A Clockwork Orange-ian
quality. His two "droogs" have created their own private lingo and
existence on the side of society, something which has given them
ultimate freedom, in the truest sense of the word. Wam then utilizes this
notion in his filmmaking, because like Lasse and Geir themselves, his
picture is also free-flowing and seemingly unrestrained by formal
conventions and narrative preconceptions. The result is a remarkably
rewarding viewing experience, and – in the case of Lasse in particular –
a fascinating character study. Torgeir Schjerven has a unique, enigmatic
presence that makes you want to get under his skin – which, of course,
his character resists with all of his convictions. For Norwegian
speakers, Lasse & Geir also offers abundances of hilarious lines
and phraseology that add to the enjoyment.
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