Kranes konditori

Interesting film from Norway that is at times a bit too Strindberg-esque in its stiff, declamatory dialogue, where the characters tend to speak their inner thoughts rather than recognizable human talk. However, I very much liked the triangle that is thoughtfully presented by director Astrid Henning Jensen, with the stuffy , hypocritical bourgeoisie at one pole and the rebellious lovers at the other and the title establishment, a sandwich and pastry shop cum dance hall that welcomes both elements, stuck in the middle. Give it a B plus.