Frelle Petersen – English

'Forever' selected for San Sebastián Competition

02. aug 2022 | FESTIVAL. Frelle Petersen's critically praised 'Forever', a family drama about loss and grief, will be celebrating its international premiere in Competition at the 70th San Sebastián Film Festival, running…

Frelle Petersen continues film trilogy

18. mar 2021 | IN PRODUCTION. Frelle Petersen has begun production on a new family drama, the second part of his film trilogy from Southern Jutland, which began with his Tokyo Grand Prix winner, 'Uncle', from 2019. His upcoming…

Uncle nominated for big Nordic prize

18. aug 2020 | NOMINATION. Frelle Petersen's 'Uncle', winner of last year's Grand Prix at Tokyo Film Festival, is one of the five candidates vying for the Nordic Council Film Prize 2020. The winner will be revealed on 27…

Queen of Hearts named best film at Bodil Awards 2020

02. mar 2020 | AWARDS. May el-Toukhys acclaimed drama 'Queen of Hearts' was the big winner at the Danish Film Critics' Bodil Awards on Saturday. This year's talent prize went to Ulaa Salim for his debut feature 'Sons of…

Local drama 'Uncle' meets Tokyo audience

23. oct 2019 | FESTIVAL. The second feature by Frelle Petersen, 'Uncle', is premiering in competition at Tokyo Film Festival, which opens on 28 October. A realistic depiction of rural life in Denmark, the film has the…