Petrolheads

Two very special friends drive the Danish roads thin in search of a used Honda Civic that might make life feel just a little more normal.

A film that goes straight to the heart. Martin’s biggest dream in life is to be normal, but he gave up on that dream long ago. At the age of nine he was diagnosed with a challenging list of severe conditions, and now all he wishes for is to become the happy owner of a 1994 Honda Civic. He shares his all-consuming passion for engines with his best friend, Casper. They spend all their waking hours spotting, driving, and talking about cars, and they both feel excluded from society because of their challenges. Only behind the wheel can they feel normal.

Together, the two friends embark on a trip to Germany to fulfill Martin’s dream of becoming a car owner. But their friendship is put to the test by substance abuse, identity theft, and a car accident that almost costs one of them his life. Accompanying them on the back seat is filmmaker (and Martin’s older brother) Emil Langballe. He has created a true ‘buddy movie’ – a film that is funny, honest, and deeply moving – about a friendship that endures even when everything else falls apart.

Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2026
CPH:DOX 2026
Tampere Film Festival 2026