What is "elling"

Elling is a Norwegian film directed by Petter Næss. Shot mostly in and around the Norwegian capital Oslo, the film, which was released in 2001, is primarily based on Ingvar Ambjørnsen's novel Brødre i blodet ("Blood brothers", 1996), one of a series of four featuring the Elling character – the others are Utsikt til paradiset ("A view of paradise", 1993), Fugledansen ("The bird dance", 1995), and Elsk meg i morgen ("Love me tomorrow", 1999). The film was followed by an original prequel not based on any of the novels, Mors Elling (2003), and a sequel, Elsk meg i morgen (2005) based on the fourth and last book in the series.

Elling is a 2007 theatre adaptation by Simon Bent of the film of the same name. It was directed by Paul Miller and produced at the Bush Theatre, London, it then transferred to the West End at Trafalgar Studios for a Critically acclaimed and near sold out 12 week run, with John Simm in the title role (who was nominated for an Olivier award for best actor) Adrian Bower, Ingrid Lacey, Jonathan Cecil & Keir Charles.

A completely different (and far less successful) version of the play premiered on Broadway on November 21, 2010 using a completely different cast and director, it closed on November 28, 2010, after 9 performances and 22 previews. The cast starred Brendan Fraser and Denis O'Hare playing the mismatched roommates who deal with common concerns related to friendship, work and women. It also stars Jennifer Coolidge as Reidun, Richard Easton as Alfons, and Jeremy Shamos as Frank.

Elling is a 2001 Norwegian film about a man with autism.

Elling may also refer to:

• Elling, Denmark
• Elling (play), a 2007 British play based on the film
• Elling (name)

Elling is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname:

• Aaron Elling, American Football player
• Ægidius Elling, Norwegian inventor
• Catharinus Elling, Norwegian musician
• Kurt Elling, American musician

Given name:

• Elling Carlsen, Norwegian skipper
• Elling Olsson Walbøe, Norwegian politician
• Elling Rønes, Norwegian cross country skier