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The Idiots(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-04-28
65%
604 Votes
Time: 1h 54m
Society is the mother of all Idiots.
Overview:
A mix of home-video and documentary styles about a group of young people who have decided to get to know their “inner-idiots” and thus not only facing and breaking their outer appearance but also their inner.
Languages: Danish.
Countries:
Denmark,
France,
Germany,
Netherlands
Budget: $2,500,000.00
Revenue: $7,200.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Liberator Productions
Argus Film Produktie
Movie: The Idiots
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bodil Jørgensen
Karen
Jens Albinus
Stoffer
Anne Louise Hassing
Susanne
Troels Lyby
Henrik
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Jeppe
Louise Mieritz
Josephine
Henrik Prip
Ped
Trine Michelsen
Nana
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Katrine
Video Trailer The Idiots
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
the idiots trailer (with english subtitles)
All 2 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
the idiots trailer (with english subtitles) - Trailer
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