The Screaming Throats 1993
Set in Copenhagen's late-punk underground of 1984, The Screaming Throats (1993) captures the raw desperation of aspiring musician Ronni as he chases fame with a band trapped in mediocrity.
Director: Søren Fauli
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Screaming Throats (1993) about?
The film follows Ronni, a mediocre punk guitarist in 1984 Copenhagen, as he battles personal and professional setbacks while trying to revive his failing band. His struggles escalate when he collapses onstage during a crucial concert, forcing him to confront his self-destructive tendencies.
Who directed The Screaming Throats?
The Screaming Throats was directed by Søren Fauli, who also co-stars in the film.
Who stars in The Screaming Throats?
The film features Kristian Holm Joensen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Martin Brygmann, Søren Pilmark, and Sofie Gråbøl among its main cast.
Is The Screaming Throats (1993) worth watching?
As a 65-minute dark comedy set in the punk scene, The Screaming Throats offers a raw, character-driven story with themes of ambition and failure. While not rated on IMDb, its quirky tone and niche setting make it a cult curiosity for fans of Danish indie cinema.
How long is The Screaming Throats?
The Screaming Throats runs for 65 minutes.
About The Screaming Throats (1993) — A late-punk tragedy meets dark comedy in 1980s Copenhagen
Set in Copenhagen's late-punk underground of 1984, The Screaming Throats (1993) captures the raw desperation of aspiring musician Ronni as he chases fame with a band trapped in mediocrity.
This darkly comic Danish drama, directed by Søren Fauli, follows Ronni's crumbling world—his ex-girlfriend, unsympathetic bandmates, a lecherous doctor, and mounting debts—all while he battles stomach troubles and stage fright. When he collapses mid-performance during a make-or-break gig, the moment could've been the end of his dreams—or the start of an unexpected comeback in this gritty, offbeat character study.