Soundtrack: Joachim Holbek

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 Bryce Dallas Howard · Isaach de Bankole · Danny Glover · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis Manderlay (2005) unfolds an eerie and unsettling narrative centered around the Manderlay plantation. Nestled in the isolated plains of the deep south of the USA, the story begins in 1933 when Grace and her father, along with his gang of...

Direction Lars von Trier · Morten Arnfred

Cast Ernst-Hugo Järegård · Kirsten Rolffes · Holger Juul Hansen · Søren Pilmark

Synopsis The Kingdom I (TV Miniseries) (1994) is a captivating adaptation of a twelve-part television series, directed by Lars von Trier. This epic hospital drama, infused with elements of a ghost story, unfolds within the intricate corridors of a Copenhagen medical...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Jean-Marc Barr · Barbara Sukowa · Udo Kier · Ernst-Hugo Järegård

Synopsis Zentropa (Europa) (1991) follows the journey of a German-American who lands in post-war Germany in 1945. Through his uncle's connections, he secures a position as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Initially aiming to stay impartial amidst...

Direction Lars von Trier · Morten Arnfred

Cast Ernst-Hugo Järegård · Kirsten Rolffes · Holger Juul Hansen · Søren Pilmark

Synopsis The Kingdom II (TV Miniseries) (1997) commences with the arrival of "Little Brother," the offspring of the malevolent killer Aage Kroeger and nurse Judith. Meanwhile, Dr. Helmer returns from Haiti bearing a mysterious poison, intending to transform Krogshoej into a...

Direction Anders Østergaard

Cast Hergé

Direction Ole Bornedal

Cast Anders W. Berthelsen · Rebecka Hemse · Nikolaj Lie Kaas · Charlotte Fich

Synopsis Just Another Love Story (2007) follows the tale of Jonas, a married photographer who, after a car accident, feels inexplicably drawn to visit a young woman in the hospital who is in a coma. Mistaken for her boyfriend, Sebastian, by...

Direction Lone Scherfig

Cast Jamie Sives · Adrian Rawlins · Shirley Henderson · Mads Mikkelsen

Synopsis Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002) follows the lives of two brothers, Wilbur and Harbour, in their thirties, who inherit a dilapidated second-hand bookshop in Glasgow after their father's passing. Wilbur, portrayed by Jamie Sives, is known for his chronic...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Udo Kier · Kirsten Olesen · Henning Jensen · Solbjorg Hojfeldt

Synopsis Medea (TV) (1988) is a Danish television adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy by Euripides, helmed by Lars von Trier and shot entirely on analog video. The script is derived from a 1960s adaptation penned by the renowned Danish filmmaker...

Direction Simon Staho

Cast Mikael Persbrandt · Sam Kessel · Maria Bonnevie · Michael Nyqvist

Synopsis Day and Night (2004) delves into the intricate lives of individuals yearning for love and connection. The narrative revolves around a father, his young son, and his wife, who is unfaithful. Her secret lover, the lover's young mistress, the father's...

Direction Ole Bornedal

Cast Nikolaj Coster-Waldau · Sofie Gråbøl · Kim Bodnia · Lotte Andersen

Synopsis Nightwatch (1994) follows Martin, a law student who takes on a job as a night watchman at a morgue to support his education. His life takes a dark turn when the bodies of serial killer victims are brought in, and...

Direction Pål Sletaune

Cast Robert Skjærstad · Andrine Sæther · Per Egil Aske · Eli Anne Linnestad

Synopsis Junk Mail (1997) follows the story of Roy, a dim-witted and somewhat misanthropic mail carrier from Oslo whose tranquil life takes a dramatic turn when he decides to steal a set of keys and enter the apartment of a deaf...

Direction Ole Bornedal

Cast Ewan McGregor · Patricia Arquette · Nick Nolte · Josh Brolin

Synopsis Nightwatch (1997) follows a law student who takes on a night shift job as a security guard in a morgue to make extra money. Simultaneously, a brutal serial killer is on the loose in the city, targeting prostitutes whose bodies...

Direction Ole Bornedal

Cast Ulrich Thomsen · Nicolas Bro · Lene Maria Christensen · Mia Lyhne

Synopsis Small Town Killers (2017) follows two weary tradesmen, Ib and Edward, who are disillusioned with their unfulfilling marriages and yearn for a more exciting life, fueled by the money they've secretly earned on the side. After a heated argument with...

Direction Carsten Sønder

Cast Christian Tafdrup · Benedicte W. Madsen · Rami Nathan Sverdlin · Sune Otterstrøm

Synopsis Pretty Boy (1993) follows the journey of Nick, a 13-year-old who has left home and finds himself missing out on various chances to improve his life. He becomes entangled with a group of thieves and hustlers, all under the leadership...

Direction Jacob Grønlykke

Cast Rasmus Lyberth · Vivi Nielsen · Niels Platow · Kenneth Rasmussen

Direction Jesper Jargil

Cast Lars von Trier · Thomas Vinterberg · Søren Kragh-Jacobsen · Kristian Levring

Synopsis The Purified (2002) delves into the minds of the creators behind the Dogme Manifesto, offering a candid look at their reflections, debates, and a curated selection of their cinematic works. This documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the artistic vision...

Direction Cæcilia Holbek Trier

Cast Amalie Dollerup · Kirsten Rolffes · Bodil Jørgensen · Lisbet Dahl

Synopsis Nonnebørn (1997) follows the journey of a young girl named Johannes who is abandoned by her mother and sent to a stern convent school. The school presents a bewildering new environment for her, and as she struggles to meet the...

Direction Pål Jackman

Cast Mads Ousdal · Hildegun Riise · Ingjerd Egeberg · Allan Svensson

Synopsis Detector (2000) follows the journey of Daniel Jor, a 28-year-old psychiatrist residing with his mother. He shares a unique hobby with his friend Ronny: the pursuit of metallic treasures hidden beneath the earth. Their lives take an unexpected turn when...

Direction Ole Bornedal

Cast Rasmus Bjerg · Helle Fagralid · Peter Mygind · Henrik Noél Olesen

Synopsis The Way to Mandalay (2018) chronicles the life of renowned Danish singer John Mogensen, portrayed by Danish actor-singer Rasmus Bjerg. The film delves into Mogensen's remarkable career and personal journey, culminating in his untimely demise from a heart attack in...