The Great Silence | |
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Directed by | Katrine Brocks |
Written by | Katrine Brocks |
Produced by | Pernille Tornøe |
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Cinematography | Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk |
Edited by | Nikoline Løgstrup |
Music by | Johan Carøe |
Production company | Monolit Film |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
Country | Denmark |
Language | Danish |
The Great Silence (Danish : Den Store Stilhed) is a 2022 drama film directed by Katrine Brocks in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay she wrote with Marianne Lentz. It stars Kristine Kujath Thorp.
The film had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival. It was nominated for seven awards at the 41st Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Alma prepares for her vow as a nun when her estranged alcoholic brother unexpectedly shows up at the monastery.
Brocks revealed that the central theme of the film was inspired by her upbringing in a Christian community and the experience of attending the perpetual vow of a family friend. [1] The project was selected as a part of the 2021 Finnish Film Affair, [2] 2022 Nordic Film Market, [3] , and 2022 Marché du Film. [4]
The Great Silence had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 17 September 2022 during the New Directors section. [5] It was released in Danish theatres on 12 January 2023. [6]
Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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San Sebastián International Film Festival | 24 September 2022 | Kutxabank-New Directors Award | Katrine Brocks | Nominated | [7] |
Chicago International Film Festival | 21 October 2022 | Roger Ebert Award – New Directors | Won | [8] | |
Lübeck Nordic Film Days | 6 November 2022 | Best First Feature Film | Won | [9] | |
Robert Awards | 3 February 2024 | Best Danish Film | Pernille Tornøe, Katrine Brocks, and Marianne Lentz | Nominated | [10] |
Best Director | Katrine Brocks | Nominated | |||
Best Original Screenplay | Katrine Brocks and Marianne Lentz | Nominated | |||
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Elliott Crosset Hove | Nominated | |||
Best Cinematography | Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk | Nominated | |||
Best Editing | Nikoline Løgstrup | Nominated | |||
Best Score | Johan Carøe | Nominated | |||
Bodil Awards | 16 March 2024 | Best Danish Film | The Great Silence | Nominated | [11] |
Best Actress in a Leading Role | Kristine Kujath Thorp | Nominated | |||
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Elliott Crosset Hove | Won | |||
Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Karen-Lise Mynster | Nominated | |||
Best Cinematographer | Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk | Nominated | |||
TV 2 Talent Award | Marianne Lentz [lower-alpha 1] | Nominated | |||
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