These are the four Danish projects selected for IDFA Forum where producers and directors meet with international investors to put the final pieces of the financing in place:
BREAK OF DAWN
Iranian Sepideh (16) wants to become an astronaut. But at her age the nightly stargazing excursions in the desert are a dangerous thorn in the side of family and traditions.
Director: Berit Madsen
Producers: Stefan Frost and Henrik Underbjerg for Radiator Film
THE EXPEDITION TO THE END OF THE WORLD
An arctic schooner heavily armed with art and science bound for the most spectacular nature at the end of the world. Manmade speed and efficiency confront the power of ice.
Directors: Daniel Dencik and Janus Metz
Producer: Michael Haslund-Christensen for Haslund Film
MERCY MERCY
For many childless parents adoption is a win/win situation. Unfortunate orphans are provided with parents and the childless are blessed with children. But behind the dream lies another reality.
Director: Katrine Riis Kjær
Producers: Miriam Nørgaard and Jesper Jack for Fridthjof Film
THE VISIT
A philosophical doc-comedy and a concrete and scientific investigation of the scenario of an Alien visit. Do Aliens have human rights? What would we tell them about ourselves? And how?
Director: Michael Madsen
Producer: Lise Lense-Møller for Magic Hour Films
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