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Film

A Place in the Ring

Anne Svejgård Lund, Denmark, 2025

95 min.DK/Documentary

In a world where traditions are fading, A Place in the Ring follows the deeply personal journey of Katja Schumann, a circus artist and horse trainer, as she faces the end of her legacy. Raised in a prestigious european circus dynasty, Katja has dedicated her life to the art of horse performance, an intricate craft passed down through generations. Now, as her world changes and her children have rejected the circus, she is confronted with the ultimate question: How do you pass on a life’s work when there’s no one left to inherit it? As Katja retreats to her farm in rural Denmark, a young girl named Liv moves in, eager to learn the ways of the circus—but Liv wasn't born into this world. Katja must confront her own inner struggle: Can she let go of the reins and teach this young apprentice, despite the looming fear that the art she cherishes may disappear forever?
Basic information Credits
Original title En plads i manegen
Danish title En plads i manegen
Keywords Schumann, Katja, Circus, Cirkus Schumann, Circus artists, Horses, Families, Generations, Experience of life, 2020-2030
Director Anne Svejgård Lund
Screenplay Anne Svejgård Lund
Producer Nikkie Breinholt Dahm, Anne Svejgård Lund
Director of Photography Anne Svejgård Lund, Anders Christian Rasmussen, Lis Dyre
Editor Sofie Steenberger
Sound Ania Przygoda
Composer Astrid Fabrin
Appearance Katja Schumann
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution Angel Distribution
Danish theatrical release 16.10.2025
Comment “A Place in the Ring” is a documentary that delves into the fragile balance between tradition and change, exploring the profound connection between humans and horses, and the internal conflict of passing on a craft that may no longer be relevant. Set against the backdrop of a fading circus legacy, this intimate film offers an exploration of personal sacrifice, the value of heritage, and the emotional struggle of letting go. This is a film tells a story of one woman’s fight to preserve her family’s art, while learning to accept that sometimes, the future of tradition lies in change.
Danish rating Allowed for all
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Companies

Production company Dune Productions
Domestic distribution Angel Distribution

Direction

Direction Anne Svejgård Lund

Script

Screenplay Anne Svejgård Lund

Production

Producer Nikkie Breinholt Dahm
Producer Anne Svejgård Lund
Producer: US Shaun Solo Greenspan
Post-production supervisor Edoardo Rebecchi
Post-production manager Inés Europa Crespo
Post-producton coordinator Clara Olivia Andreæ
Post-producton coordinator Amanda Renai Curdt-Christiansen
Producer (archival footage) Victoria Evans

Cinematography

Cinematographer Anne Svejgård Lund
Cinematographer Anders Christian Rasmussen
Cinematographer Lis Dyre

Stills

Still photographer Catherine Ertmann

Editing

Editor Sofie Steenberger
Assistant editor Emma Lykholt Andreasen
Editing supervisor Åsa Mossberg
Editing supervisor Johannes Maria Schmit
Editor: development Sofie Steenberger
Editor: development Mette Esmark

Music

Composer Astrid Fabrin
Music mixer Jens Moss Thorsen

Production design

Graphic art Kåre Hjorth Koester

Sound

Sound designer Ania Przygoda
Sound assistant Tatiana El Dahdah

Visual effects

Colorist Mamoun Abufarha
Online mastering Casper Riis
Poster artwork Mia Selin

Appearance

Katja Schumann Katja Schumann

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