News Kalak wins two awards at San Sebastián Film Festival 29. sep 2023 | HONOUR. Kalak wins the Jury's Special Prize while the film's DOP Nadim Carlsen wins the prize for Best Cinematography. The Promised Land is Denmark's Oscar candidate 26. sep 2023 | OSCAR 2024. The Danish Oscar Submitting Committee has chosen 'The Promised Land' as Denmark’s submission in the International Feature Film category for the upcoming Academy Awards. Life is Chaos 01. sep 2023 | INTERVIEW. Nikolaj Arcel's 'The Promised Land' premieres this weekend in the main competition at the Venice Film Festival. We have talked to him about the film, the period in the 1700s, sources of inspiration… See more news International promotion The promotion of Danish films and filmmakers abroad has priority at the Danish Film Institute. Find information about our international team and see which new films are coming out. Read more Film funding The Danish Film Institute aims to create an optimal funding framework for films and games. Read about the various schemes – and how to apply for co-production funding. Read more Visit us Cinematheque, library, Film-X and restaurant SULT Watch silent films and historical films online Sign up Subscribe to the DFI newsletter to get updates on Danish films and film people 2-4 times per month.