Discoveries from Denmark World Cinema

A film experiment that uses a monotonous technique to depict a monotonous slice of daily life.

Unheimlich is a psychological drama about a man who's convinced that he's dead. The film takes place at Christmas in Copenhagen with all the laughter and joy. But not from our lead character. He just sits at the famous Christmas-attraction 'Kongens Nytorv' in the heart of Copenhagen and just observe 'the living'. One day at Kongens Nytorv, he spots a man who looks exactly like himself, but this man is dangerous, and when he sees our lead character starring at him - he just goes off and walks directly at him and threatens him not to look at him. The movie explores the feeling of emptiness in a dead man living in the very systematic society, that we live our everyday-life in. And watch it.

Exploring police brutality in the world's second happiest country.

People have forgotten to honor nature. Instead, profit is king, and we all just want more and more. Greenlandic artist Arina is determined to teach her children to honor the sea goddess Sassuma Arnaa and protect the sea, as it gives life but can also take it away. The film ‘Tamatta Ataqatigiippugut – We Are All Connected’ is a beautiful and lyrical declaration of love for a world that is bigger than ourselves. And a reminder to respect the forces of nature that frame our lives.

A pianist with a lizard head sits at his grand piano on a stage and works on Bach’s Goldberg Variations. A woman – also with a lizard head – goes about her work of wiping tables in an empty café overlooking Baghdad. At one of the tables, the silhouettes of a young couple sit and talk, but on the other side of the wall mirrors no one is sitting.

JP Müller shows gymnastic exercises in the garden.

Kina's Bizarre Boligmarked was a 28" feature documentary for Denmark's premiere weekly news magazine program Horisonts.

A story of survival

Conrad's quick-wit and impeccable comedic timing promise to captivate an audience. A comedian who never underestimates his audience, preferring to delight with subtle intellect and keen observation. Conrad's signature style effortlessly weaves Danish and English together, appealing to Danes, international viewers, and everyone in between. This new show is all about Britain, Europe and the magic of stereotypes, culture and language.

A package delivery guy notices a suspicious package on his job

Poetry Slam is an entertaining subculture. There's a big difference between a Poetry Slam and an open-mic-reading. Judges are chosen from the audience to score the poems. Each poet has a time limit of three minutes, with a 10-second grace period.

In a speculative future, the “Agency for Solidary Coexistence” sanctions citizens who consume too many resources. Gitte, living alone in a house full of possessions, faces a visit from a government agent who gradually dismantles both her life and her sense of self.

Fatima is married to Tom, and together they have a baby. On the surface, their marriage seems perfect - but behind the scenes there's a different story. Will Fatima speak out, break the silence, and break free from her abusive relationship?

Two young and queer friends from the Faroe Islands have left their home but still live in its shadow. The film is a firework of poetics and tells the story of friendship, polarization and belonging.

Janus is on his way to propose to his girlfriend, when he runs into his ex-girlfriend, June. After an awkward meeting, which makes Janus insecure about himself, he reminisces about their lost love, and through song tells the story of how the two met, broke up and eventually moved on. In the end, our protagonist lets go of that part of himself, and feels ready to take the next big step in life.

A young man has great doubts about his own abilities and self-understanding. He is increasingly drawn into the online network called INCEL, where he finds a form of understanding and community with the other users.

Hour-long musical trance sessions lead a young man from a small Indonesian village to his first concert outside the city limits at a music festival in Denmark. A cosmic film about music, spirituality and heritage.

Danish auteur Jon Bang Carlsen takes stock of his life's work, the art of cinema and life itself in a film that stretches from the west coast of Denmark to the red desert sands of Arizona.

In this exciting film from Marrick Safari in South Africa, we follow 13-year-old Marcus and his father Svenne. Through nerve-wracking episodes, Marcus proves that he is a masterful marksman and skilled hunter. In fantastic nature, we simultaneously experience the wonderful relationship between father and son - teacher and student, in search of some of Africa's most interesting antelope species.

This work grew out of Knud Viktor’s private family recordings of his daughter blowing soap bubbles. Due to a cancellation from the intended composer, the film features Viktor’s first sound composition.

The FBI has offered a reward of five million dollars for him. Chinese businessman Li Fangwei, also known as Karl Lee, is a key figure in the struggle between the superpowers of the US and China. With his help, Iran was able to build the largest missile arsenal in the Middle East. Missiles that may be used by Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the story of the world's most dangerous and most wanted arms dealer.