The Pact (2021 film)
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The Pact | |
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Danish | Pagten |
Directed by | Bille August |
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Starring |
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Cinematography | Manuel Alberto Claro |
Edited by | Janus Billeskov Jansen |
Music by | Frédéric Vercheval |
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Distributed by | Juno Films |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
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Language | Danish |
The Pact (Danish: Pagten) is a 2021 drama film directed by Bille August.[1]
Synopsis
In dire straits, aging literary icon Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) strikes a deal with a young poet, Thorkild Bjørnvig. Blixen, yearning to recapture a spark, promises to mentor Bjørnvig into greatness in exchange for his unwavering obedience.
Cast
- Birthe Neumann as Karen Blixen
- Simon Bennebjerg as Thorkild Bjørnvig
- Nanna Voss as Grete
- Asta Kamma August as Benedicte
Reception
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes website, the film has an approval rating of 79% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.5/10.[2] Om Metacritic, the film received a score of 59 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[3]
Accolades
Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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Bodil Award | Best Actress | Birthe Neumann | Won | |
Bodil Award | Best Actor | Simon Bjenneberg | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Pagten". dfi.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "The Pact". Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "The Pact". Retrieved 4 April 2024.
External links
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