A Family (2010 film)

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A Family
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Danish En Familie
Directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen
Written byPernille Fischer Christensen
Kim Fupz Aakeson
Produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen
Vinca Wiedemann
Starring Jesper Christensen
CinematographyJakob Ihre
Edited byJanus Billeskov Jansen
Anne Østerud
Music bySebastian Öberg
Release dates
  • 19 February 2010 (2010-02-19)(Berlinale)
  • 28 October 2010 (2010-10-28)(Denmark)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryDenmark
LanguageDanish

A Family (Danish : En Familie) is a 2010 Danish drama film directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen. [1] It was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival. [2]

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References

  1. Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 103. ISBN   978-1908215017.
  2. "60th Berlin International Film Festival: Programme". berlinale.de. Retrieved 16 October 2010.