Country: Denmark

Direction Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast Henrik Malberg · Emil Hass Christensen · Preben Lerdorff Rye · Cay Kristiansen

Synopsis Ordet (The Word) (1955) unfolds in a tightly-knit, deeply religious Danish village, where the widower Morten Borgen stands out due to his unorthodox beliefs and persistent skepticism. Morten's eldest son, Mikkel, finds himself in a complex romantic relationship with a...

Direction Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast Thorkild Roose · Lisbeth Movin · Sigrid Neiiendam · Preben Lerdorff Rye

Synopsis Day of Wrath (1943) unfolds in Denmark during the year 1623, where a elderly woman is condemned to be burned at the stake. As the flames consume her, she casts a chilling curse upon the local clergyman and his kin,...

Direction Adam Price · Mikkel Nørgaard · Annette K. Olesen · Louise Friedberg

Cast Sidse Babett Knudsen · Birgitte Hjort Sørensen · Pilou Asbæk · Mikael Birkkjær

Synopsis The Fortress (TV Series) (2010) is a Danish political drama that aired from 2010 to 2013, spanning 3 seasons and 30 episodes. The narrative revolves around Birgitte Nyborg, a charismatic politician who ascends to the position of Denmark's first female...

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Henning Moritzen · Ulrich Thomsen · Thomas Bo Larsen · Birthe Neumann

Synopsis The Celebration (1998) unfolds at a picturesque countryside estate, where preparations are underway for an extravagant annual banquet. The festivities are in honor of Helge Klingenfelt, the esteemed owner of the manor and the family's patriarch, who is marking his...

Direction Søren Sveistrup · Fabian Wullenweber · Natasha Arthy · Mikkel Serup

Cast Sofie Gråbøl · Nikolaj Lie Kaas · Morten Suurballe · Sigurd Holmen le Dous

Synopsis The Killing III (TV Series) (2012) delves into the complexities of the global financial crisis, as the seemingly unconnected murder of a sailor propels Sarah Lund into the heart of the financial sector. With aspirations for career advancement and a...

Direction Joshua Oppenheimer

Cast Adi Rukun · M.Y. Basrun · Amir Hasan · Inong Kemat

Synopsis The Look of Silence (2014) delves into the harrowing aftermath of the 1965 Indonesian Genocide through the lens of a family of survivors who uncover the truth about their son's murder and the identities of the perpetrators. The narrative centers...

Direction Joshua Oppenheimer · Christine Cynn

Synopsis The Act of Killing (2012) is a chilling documentary that invites former Indonesian death squad leaders to recreate their real-life atrocities in various cinematic styles, ranging from classic Hollywood crime dramas to extravagant musical numbers. Anwar Congo and his associates...

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Thomas Bo Larsen · Annika Wedderkopp · Alexandra Rapaport

Synopsis The Hunt (2012) centers around Lucas, a 40-year-old man navigating life post-divorce. He has found new love, secured a new job, and is working on rebuilding his bond with his teenage son, Marcus. However, a minor incident—a seemingly innocuous comment...

Direction Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast Nina Pens Rode · Bendt Rothe · Ebbe Rode · Baard Owe

Synopsis Gertrud (1964) is a cinematic adaptation of Hjalmar Soderberg's 1919 play, chronicling a woman's quest for perfect love and spiritual satisfaction. The narrative follows her journey as she escapes the emptiness of her marriage through various relationships that ultimately fall...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Björk · Catherine Deneuve · David Morse · Peter Stormare

Synopsis Dancer in the Dark (2000) follows the journey of Selma (Björk), a Czech immigrant residing in 1964 Washington State alongside her 12-year-old son, Gene (Vladan Kostic). Struggling with progressive blindness, Selma dedicates her days to working in a factory and...

Cast Marina Abramovic · Ulay

Direction Søren Sveistrup · Kristoffer Nyholm · Fabian Wullenweber · Charlotte Sieling

Cast Sofie Gråbøl · Søren Malling · Lars Mikkelsen · Morten Suurballe

Synopsis The Killing (TV Series) (2007) is a gripping Danish crime drama that aired from 2007 to 2012, spanning three seasons and 40 episodes. The story revolves around Detective Sarah Lund (Sofie Gråbøl), who is on the verge of leaving the...

Direction Benjamin Christensen

Cast Elisabeth Christensen · Astrid Holm · Karen Winther · Maren Pedersen

Synopsis Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922) offers a comprehensive historical exploration of witchcraft through seven distinct segments, each employing a unique style. The documentary commences with a slide-show presentation that intersperses inter-titles with drawings and paintings to depict the beliefs...

Direction Milad Alami · Iram Haq · Jeanette Nordahl

Cast Jakob Ulrik Lohmann · Karen-Lise Mynster · Peter Christoffersen · Arian Kashef

Synopsis When the Dust Settles (TV Series) (2020) is a multi-faceted drama that follows the lives of eight distinct individuals in the days leading up to and following a devastating terrorist attack that rocks Copenhagen. Initially strangers, these characters are profoundly...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Emily Watson · Stellan Skarsgard · Katrin Cartlidge · Jean-Marc Barr

Synopsis Breaking the Waves (1996) is a profound drama set in a stifled, deeply religious community in the remote north of Scotland. The narrative revolves around Bess McNeil, a naive young woman who encounters and falls deeply in love with Jan,...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Nicole Kidman · Paul Bettany · Lauren Bacall · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis Dogville (2003) follows the journey of a stunning fugitive, Grace (Nicole Kidman), who seeks refuge in the secluded hamlet of Dogville to escape a gang of criminals. With a nudge from Tom, the town's self-proclaimed representative, the close-knit community consents...

Direction Bille August

Cast Max von Sydow · Pelle Hvenegaard · Astrid Villaume · Lars Simonsen

Synopsis Pelle the Conqueror (1987) follows the journey of a young boy named Pelle and his father, Lasse, as they migrate from Sweden to the Danish island of Bornholm in the late 19th century. Seeking a better life after the loss...

Direction Adam Price · Per Fly · Louise Friedberg · Jesper W. Nielsen

Cast Birgitte Hjort Sørensen · Sidse Babett Knudsen · Lars Mikkelsen · Mikkel Boe Følsgaard

Synopsis Borgen - Power & Glory (TV Series) (2022) follows the political journey of Birgitte Nyborg as she navigates her new role as Minister for Foreign Affairs. The series, spanning 8 episodes, delves into the complexities of her position, the dynamics...

Direction Susanne Bier

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Sonja Richter · Nikolaj Lie Kaas · Paprika Steen

Synopsis Open Hearts (2002) is a poignant Dogme film that delves into the complexities of love and loss. The narrative unfolds around a couple deeply in love and planning their future together. Their world is abruptly shattered when the man suffers...

Direction Jonas Poher Rasmussen

Cast Daniel Karimyar · Fardin Mijdzadeh · Milad Eskandari · Belal Faiz

Synopsis Flee (2021) follows the compelling journey of an Afghan refugee who consents to share his extraordinary personal story of oppression and escape, with the stipulation that his identity remains concealed. To honor this request, his filmmaker friend employs captivating animation...