Denmark,
2004, 97 min
Directed by:
Annette K. OlesenCinematography:
Bøje LomholdtComposer:
Jeppe KaasCast:
Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Trine Dyrholm, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Sonja Richter, Lars Ranthe, Henrik Prip, Jens Albinus, Kirsten Olesen, Mette Munk Plum (more)Plots(1)
Anna (Ann Eleonora Jørgensen) a newly ordained minister is married to Frank (Lars Ranthe). For years they've desperately being trying to have a baby. Anna gets a temporary job as prison chaplain in the women's wing. She meets Kate (Trine Dyrholm), an inmate, who is believed to possess supernatural powers. When Kate spots that Anna is actually pregnant Anna's faith is severely tested, but Kate also conceals a terrible past, which has disastrous consequences for them both. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2005 - Trine Dyrholm (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2005 - Annette K. Olesen, Ib Tardini (Best Danish Film)
- 2005 - Annette K. Olesen (Best Director)
- 2005 - Ann Eleonora Jørgensen (Best Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2005 - Nicolaj Kopernikus (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2005 - Sonja Richter (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2005 - Annette K. Olesen, Kim Fupz Aakeson (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2005 - Molly Malene Stensgaard (Best Editing)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2004 - Annette K. Olesen (Golden Bear for Best Film)