Denmark / Sweden,
2012, 115 min
(Alternative: 111 min)
Directed by:
Thomas VinterbergCinematography:
Charlotte Bruus ChristensenComposer:
Nikolaj EgelundCast:
Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrøm, Susse Wold, Anne Louise Hassing, Lars Ranthe, Alexandra Rapaport (more)Plots(1)
Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen) is beloved by his students and fellow teachers at his local kindergarten. After a divorce, made especially painful when his wife moved away from town with their teenage son, Marcus, Lucas’ life is recovering with a new girlfriend, and the reforging of his relationship with Marcus. His world comes crashing down, however, when a young girl in his class accuses him of inappropriate behaviour. It’s a simple lie that spirals out of control and the small community suddenly finds itself in a collective state of hysteria. Long held friendships are tested as mistrust takes hold, and Lucas must summon all his strength in a brave fight for his life and dignity. (Madman Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2014 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Foreign Language Film)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2014 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best International Film)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2013 - Best Film not in the English Language
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2012 - Best International Independent Film
European Film Awards
- 2012 - Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm (Best Screenwriter)
- 2012 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Film)
- 2012 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Director)
- 2012 - Mads Mikkelsen (Best Actor)
- 2012 - Anne Østerud, Janus Billeskov Jansen (Best Editor)
Goya Awards
- 2014 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2014 - Morten Kaufmann, Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Thomas Vinterberg (Best Danish Film)
- 2014 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Director)
- 2014 - Mads Mikkelsen (Best Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2014 - Susse Wold (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm (Best Screenplay)
- 2014 - Anne Østerud, Janus Billeskov Jansen (Best Editing)
- 2014 - Morten Kaufmann, Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Thomas Vinterberg (Audience Award: Drama)
- 2014 - Thomas Bo Larsen (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - Anne Louise Hassing (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - Charlotte Bruus Christensen (Best Cinematography)
- 2014 - Torben Stig Nielsen (Best Production Design)
- 2014 - Manon Rasmussen (Best Costume Design)
- 2014 - Bjørg Serup (Best Make-Up)
- 2014 - Nikolaj Egelund (Best Score)
- 2014 - Kristian Eidnes Andersen, Thomas Jæger (Best Sound)
Sun in a Net Awards
- 2014 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Foreign Film)
Golden Globes
- 2014 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Critics Choice Awards
- 2014 - Best Foreign Language Film
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2013 - Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 2012 - Mads Mikkelsen (Best Actor)
- 2012 - Thomas Vinterberg (Prize of the Ecumenical Jury)
- 2012 - Charlotte Bruus Christensen (Vulcain Prize for an artist technician, awarded by the C.S.T.)
- 2012 - Thomas Vinterberg (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
- 2012 - Most Popular Feature Film