Directed by:
Jesper W. NielsenScreenplay:
Søren SveistrupCinematography:
Erik ZapponComposer:
Sune MartinCast:
Lars Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Harald Kaiser Hermann, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Laurids Skovgaard Andersen, Lars Ranthe, Søren Sætter-Lassen, David Dencik (more)Plots(1)
It's the late 1960s and Copenhagen is blossoming. With the Space Race at full tilt, it seems there is a world of infinite possibilities and excitement for brothers Elmer and Erik. But their lives are irreparably changed when their mother falls ill and they are entrusted into the care of the archaic Gudbjerg Home for Boys. It's presided over by brutal headmaster Frederik Heck (Lars Mikkelsen, House of Cards, Sherlock), who sees as his vocation the transformation of 'unruly' boys into obedient citizens and maintains a regime of corporal punishment and dubious medical intervention. Elmer's irrepressible spirit and the appointment of a humbled but humane teacher (Sofie Gråbøl, The Killing) might offer some hope, but fermenting any kind of revolt is dangerous under this vicious regime. Inspired by true events, Søren Sveistrup's unflinching script addresses the subject of institutional abuse head-on. And the top-notch Scandinavian cast brings intelligence and power to this challenging tale. (London Film Festival)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2017 - Jesper W. Nielsen, Louise Vesth, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Sisse Graum Jørgensen (Best Danish Film)
- 2017 - Lars Mikkelsen (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2017 - Sofie Gråbøl (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2017 - Søren Sveistrup (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2017 - Sabine Hviid (Best Production Design)
- 2017 - Stine Thaning (Best Costume Design)
- 2017 - Jesper W. Nielsen (Best Director)
- 2017 - Janus Billeskov Jansen, Morten Højbjerg (Best Editing)
- 2017 - Louise Hauberg Lohmann (Best Make-Up)
- 2017 - Sune Martin (Best Score)
- 2017 - Alexander Schepelern, Kim Fersling, Lars 'Lalo' Werner Nielsen (Best Visual Effects)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2016 - Jesper W. Nielsen (FIPRESCI Award)