You've Got Blood In Your Mobile

02. nov 2010 | INTERVIEW. When Frank Piasecki Poulsen went to Congo in 2008 to research a film about child workers, he was plunged into a real-life hell of human exploitation at militia-run mines extracting precious minerals…

R wins Mumbai Jury Grand Prize

29. oct 2010 | AWARDS. For its unflinching portrayal of power within the prison system, Mumbai's Festival Jury, chaired by Jane Campion, presented 'R' with the Silver Gateway Trophy—the Jury Grand Prize—at the closing…

Filmhouse in November

28. oct 2010. Neon casts a dazzling light over documentaries this month with CPH:DOX running from 4-14 November, and there's more offering. A selection of great films with the ultimate star, Joan Crawford, auteur…

Armadillo – a touchstone film

28. oct 2010 | AWARDS. "We believe that Armadillo is a touchstone film that will be watched for years to come", concluded Kevin MacDonald in his motivation for awarding Armadillo the British Grierson Award for Best…

Broad film agreement reached

28. oct 2010 | FILM INDUSTRY. A broad film agreement was reached 27 October between parties in the Danish parliament. The key points in the new Film Agreement 2011-2014 are: over 2 billion DKK to Danish cinema over the next four…

Minor coproductions — deadlines

26. oct 2010 | FUNDING. The DFI supports Danish participation in international coproductions. Applications for short and documentary coproductions close 1 November 2010. Next deadline is 28 February 2011.

New Danish releases November

26. oct 2010 | NEW RELEASES. Eros, ageing, and loss, and a love story with a touch of black comedy are some of the ingredients in the two stories ready to hit the screen in Danish cinemas this November. One is an experimental…

Nordic Council honors Submarino

20. oct 2010 | AWARD. Thomas Vinterberg's "Submarino" was announced today as winner of the Nordic Council Film Prize 2010. The official prize ceremony takes place in conjunction with the Nordic Council's Fall Session in…

Mumbai salutes Danish films

20. oct 2010 | FESTIVAL. India's prestigious festival in Mumbai (MAMI), kicking off tomorrrow 21 October, will pay tribute to Danish cinema with an exclusive selection of eight films. The awardwinning feature film debut 'R'…

Danish docs to Amsterdam

19. oct 2010 | FESTIVAL. There is cause to celebrate. No fewer than 10 films are selected for the world's most important doc fest, IDFA Amsterdam, kicking off 17 November. International recognition, a domestic market that…