Love-hate Relationship

11. may 2009. No other Scandinavian director has worked with so many international stars and actors as Lars von Trier. "Antichrist" is no exception, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Willem Dafoe. Over the years,…

Guerrilla-style Filmmaking

11. may 2009. Nicolas Winding Refn caused a stir with his last venture, "Bronson". Not a biopic in any ordinary sense, Refn’s film about Britain’s longest-serving prisoner was chided for glorifying a criminal but…

A Hearse Heading Home

11. may 2009. Over the years, Lars von Trier has brought home six Cannes awards. Now the director is back with his Palme d’Or contestant "Antichrist" about a grieving couple that retreats to their cabin “Eden” in…

Bigger Isn't Always Better

11. may 2009. Danish animation is booming, both artistically and commercially. The ground has been shifting ever since A. Film brought out "Terkel in Trouble" in 2004. The film shocked the public and the animation…

Animation Education

11. may 2009. The international market for animated films is in rapid growth, and Danish animation is making a strong showing. Films in every format are produced, they are distributed internationally, and many are…

Irrational Love

11. may 2009. Nicolo Donato’s directorial debut "Brotherhood" is a frequently violent and yet tender story of love between two men in a radical right-wing community.

Diva in Distress

11. may 2009. Martin Pieter Zandvliet wants to resurrect the spirit of John Cassavetes in his feature film debut "Applause", a drama about a famous actress wallowing in loneliness, vanity and alcoholism.

Zentropa Family

11. may 2009. A year or so after its alliance with Nordisk Film, Zentropa is busy fulfilling its mission to become an international player. Setting up offices in eight European countries so far, Zentropa…

Veteran and two first-timers to Shanghai

11. may 2009. The two features "Aching Hearts" and "Original" have been selected for the official Jin Jue competition, and "The Blessing" will be showcased in the Panorama Section at the 12th Shanghai International

Tribeca honours "Defamation"

04. may 2009. Controversial documentary honoured with Special Mention at Tribeca.