After his mother’s death, sheltered, sensitive would-be poet Elling is sent to a state home where he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle, hulking, slow-witted virgin in his 40s. After 2 years, the pair is sent off to live in their own apartment. Complications ensue as the two venture out into society in very different ways. A mash-up of Odd Couple, Rain Man and Cuckoo’s Nest? NO! Thisstands on its own as a gently quirky and warm comedy. Norway’s biggest box office hit & an Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Film. Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin. Directed by Petter Naess. 2001. Color. R. 89 Min. Norwegian w/English subtitles.  Music before the movies - Fri. 7pm – Lee Edelberg – Argentinian tangos, Sat. - Sat. 7pm – John Mlynick – guitar & vocals. Shown at Memorial Hall Theater located at 51 Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. 413 625-3052