Matters of the Heart (2024 film)
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| Danish | Fuld af kærlighed |
| Directed by | Christina Rosendahl |
| Written by | Christina Rosendahl |
| Produced by | Jonas Frederiksen |
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| Cinematography | Louise McLaughlin |
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| Music by | Jonas Struck |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
Matters of the Heart (Danish: Fuld af kærlighed) is a 2024 Danish drama film written and directed by Christina Rosendahl. The film stars Stine Stengade, Lars Ranthe, and Viilbjørk Malling Agger.
It was theatrically released in Denmark on 23 May 2024. It won seven awards at the 42nd Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise
[edit]A middle-class family is affected by the father's alcoholism, which has led to disruption in their lives.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Lars Ranthe as Peter
- Stine Stengade as Helen
- Viilbjørk Malling Agger as Sofia
- Ella Paaske as Jenni
- Luca Uhde Jacobsen as Gustav
- Viktor Hjelmsø as Nelson
- Janus Nabil Bakrawi as Martin
- Malaika Berenth Mosendane as Louise
- Hanne Hedelund as Nina
Production
[edit]Matters of the Heart was inspired by Rosendahl's childhood experiences, including her father's struggle with alcoholism.[2][3] In 2022, the project received a production grant from the Danish Film Institute under the working title Maskerade.[4]
Release
[edit]Matters of the Heart was theatrically released in Denmark on 23 May 2024.[5] The film's gala premiere was originally scheduled to take place at the Imperial Theater, Copenhagen, but was relocated due to sound degradation policies implemented at the venue.[6]
Accolades
[edit]| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Robert Awards | 1 February 2025 | Best Danish Film | Jonas Frederiksen and Christina Rosendahl | Won | [7] |
| Best Director | Christina Rosendahl | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Lars Ranthe | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Viilbjørk Malling Agger | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Stine Stengade | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Christina Rosendahl | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Louise McLaughlin | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Rie Lykke | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Juan Bastias | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Mark Bukdahl and Olivier Bugge Coutté | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Design | Peter Albrechtsen | Nominated | |||
| Best Score | Jonas Struck | Nominated | |||
| Best Song | Emil Jørgensen, Jonas Struck, Pernille Rosendahl, and Teitur Lassen for "Matters of the Heart" | Nominated | |||
| Bodil Awards | 15 March 2025 | Best Danish Film | Christina Rosendahl | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Lead Performance | Viilbjørk Malling Agger | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Performance | Lars Ranthe | Won | |||
| Stine Stengade | Nominated | ||||
| Best Ensemble | Lars Ranthe, Stine Stengade, Viilbjørk Malling Agger, Ella Paaske, and Luca Uhde Jacobsen | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Christina Rosendahl | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Albrechtsen, Johan (16 April 2024). "Ny følelsesfuld trailer til Christina Rosendahls "Fuld af kærlighed"". Moovy (in Danish). Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Chemnitz, Thomas (22 May 2024). ""Fuld af kærlighed" skal give alle behandling". Alkohol & Samfund (in Danish). Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Johansen, Lene (17 May 2024). "Hendes far var alkoholiker allerede inden, hun blev født. Mere end 20 år senere fik hun en vigtig åbenbaring". Femina (in Danish). Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Lundberg, Rasmus Faber (10 March 2023). "Instruktør blev »chokeret« over kønsoptælling – DFI-direktør er helt rolig". Kultur Monitor (in Danish). Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Christoffersen, Elo (16 April 2024). ""Fuld af kærlighed" får snart premiere". Kolding Nyheder. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Balstrøm, Karoline (13 May 2024). "Hotelkæde tvinger Imperial til dårlig lyd". Ekko (in Danish). Archived from the original on 17 May 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (4 February 2025). "Matters of the Heart triumphs at Denmark's Robert Awards". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Bodilprisen 2025: Her er vinderne". Bodil Awards. 16 March 2025. Archived from the original on 16 March 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.