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A Caretaker’s Tale
Denmark, 2011, 85 min.
This provocative parable centers on the bitter custodian of a grim housing complex and the mute, naked woman with healing sexual powers he discovers in an empty apartment. Controversial and sometimes humorous; not for all tastes but certain to generate conversation. Be advised: Explicit material... more
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A Hijacking
Denmark, 2012, 110 min.
A fictional but sweatily plausible account of a Danish cargo ship ambushed by volatile Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, which alternates between tensions onboard and in the Copenhagen negotiation chamber. Best Film, Thessaloniki; Best Actor, Abu Dhabi; Audience Award, AFI.... more
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The Hunt
Denmark, 2012, 111 min.
Accused of inappropriate behavior, a kindergarten teacher (Mads Mikkelsen) finds himself alone and ostracized in the community that has been his home. Innocence is no defense but it’s all he has to hold on to in this searing drama from the director of The Celebration. Winner: Best Actor, Cannes Film... more
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Marie Krøyer
Denmark, 2012, 103 min.
An exquisite period romance about the wife of acclaimed Danish painter P.S. Kroyer. At the peak of their marriage, Kroyer’s mental illness becomes more severe and Marie’s dream of a mutually supportive life as artists turns to frustration and sorrow.... more
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A Royal Affair
Denmark, 2012, 137 min.
This compelling, character-driven costume drama shows how a passionate and forbidden romance changed the course of Danish history. Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Berlin Film Festival.... more
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This Life - Some Must Die, So Others Can Live
Denmark, 2012, 122 min.
Based on a true story, this authentic, moving tale of Danish resistance to Nazi occupation has rivaled Flame & Citron as a local box office sensation. Audience Award, Hamburg Film Festival.... more
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