There will be Danish representation when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) presents the Oscars on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. ‘The Girl with the Needle’ is in the running for an Oscar, and the team behind the film will be present in the auditorium.
Magnus von Horn’s ‘The Girl with the Needle’ has been nominated for the category of Best International Feature Film.
Tine Fischer, CEO of the Danish Film Institute, says:
"With the nomination, Danish cinema once again demonstrates its ability to reach the highest levels. When artistic ambition, a compelling story, and the right production framework come together, Danish films stand among the world’s absolute best. ‘The Girl with the Needle’ exemplifies how an uncompromising black-and-white film tackling a grim subject can transcend boundaries and be celebrated on the world’s biggest stage – once again putting Denmark on the global map.
Congratulations to the entire team!"
The film centres on Karoline, a young factory worker, who is struggling to survive in post WW1 Copenhagen. When she finds herself unemployed, abandoned and pregnant, she meets Dagmar, a charismatic woman running an underground adoption agency, helping mothers to find foster homes for their unwanted children. With nowhere else to turn, Karoline takes on the role of a wet nurse. A strong connection is formed between the two women, but Karoline's world shatters when she stumbles upon the shocking truth behind her work.
This is Magnus von Horn's first Danish-language feature film, which premiered to critical acclaim in the main competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film received great reviews at the World premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. The international critics especially praised the actors' performances and the cinematography. Deadline highlighted Magnus von Horn as a "masterful talent" and called the film “an unequivocal and beguiling triumph" while Screen International wrote the film had “…unrelentingly fascinating performances from Vic Carmen Sonne and Trine Dyrholm."
Magnus von Horn and Line Langebek co-wrote the screenplay and Malene Blenkov produced the film for Nordisk Film Creative Alliance together with Mariusz Włodarski for Lava Films with support from The Danish Film Institute, The Swedish Film Institute, The Polish Film Institute, Nordisk Film & TV Fond and Eurimages, among others.
The Apprentice
Ali Abbasi's Canadian-Danish co-production has received two nominations. Sebastian Stan is nominated for Best actor in a leading role and Jeremy Strong for Best actor in a supporting role. The film is produced by Jacob Jarek for Profile Pictures with support from the Danish Film Institute.
