The Great Silence (Danish: Den Store Stilhed) is a 2022 drama film directed by Katrine Brocks in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay she wrote with Marianne Lentz. It stars Kristine Kujath Thorp.
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| Directed by | Katrine Brocks |
| Written by | Katrine Brocks |
| Produced by | Pernille Tornøe |
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| Cinematography | Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk |
| Edited by | Nikoline Løgstrup |
| Music by | Johan Carøe |
Production company | Monolit Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
The film had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival. It was nominated for seven awards at the 41st Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise
editAlma prepares for her vow as a nun when her estranged alcoholic brother unexpectedly shows up at the monastery.
Cast
edit- Kristine Kujath Thorp as Sister Alma
- Elliott Crosset Hove as Erik
- Karen-Lise Mynster as mother superior
- Diêm Camille Gbogou as Sister Martha
- Petrine Agger as Sister Dorothea
- Bodil Lassen as Sister Elisabeth
Production
editBrocks revealed that the central theme of the film was inspired by her upbringing in a Christian community and the experience of attending the perpetual vow of a family friend.[1] The project was selected as a part of the 2021 Finnish Film Affair,[2] 2022 Nordic Film Market,[3] and 2022 Marché du Film.[4]
Release
editThe Great Silence had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 17 September 2022 during the New Directors section.[5] It was released in Danish theatres on 12 January 2023.[6]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 24 September 2022 | Kutxabank-New Directors Award | Katrine Brocks | Nominated | [7] |
| Chicago International Film Festival | 21 October 2022 | Roger Ebert Award – New Directors | Won | [8] | |
| Lübeck Nordic Film Days | 6 November 2022 | Best First Feature Film | Won | [9] | |
| Robert Awards | 3 February 2024 | Best Danish Film | Pernille Tornøe, Katrine Brocks, and Marianne Lentz | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Director | Katrine Brocks | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Katrine Brocks and Marianne Lentz | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Elliott Crosset Hove | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nikoline Løgstrup | Nominated | |||
| Best Score | Johan Carøe | Nominated | |||
| Bodil Awards | 16 March 2024 | Best Danish Film | The Great Silence | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Kristine Kujath Thorp | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Elliott Crosset Hove | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Karen-Lise Mynster | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematographer | Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk | Nominated | |||
| TV 2 Talent Award | Marianne Lentz[a] | Nominated |
Notes
edit- ^ Shared with her work in The Quiet Migration.
References
edit- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (13 September 2022). "'The Great Silence': Watch First Trailer for San Sebastian Selection (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (20 September 2021). "The Finnish Film Affair celebrates its 10th anniversary". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (24 January 2022). "Göteborg's Nordic Film Market goes hybrid and unveils its selection". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (10 May 2022). "TrustNordisk boasts an ambitious line-up for this year's Marché du Film". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Hopewell, John (28 July 2022). "San Sebastian New Directors Section to Feature Carmen Jaquier, Laura Baumeister, Dinara Drukarova". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Debutfilm udtaget til San Sebastián". Danish Film Institute. 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (24 September 2022). "Colombian Film 'Kings of the World' Tops San Sebastian Award Winners". Variety. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "58th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Award Winners". Chicago Film Festival. 21 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Vena, Teresa (7 November 2022). "Boy From Heaven wins two major prizes at the Nordic Film Days in Lübeck". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Robert Prisen 2024: Her er de nominerede". Idoart. 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Didriksen, Karina (26 January 2024). "Se listen: Her er de nominerede til Bodil-prisen 2024". Billed Bladet. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.