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The Great Silence (2022 film)

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The Great Silence
Directed byKatrine Brocks
Written byKatrine Brocks
Produced byPernille Tornøe
Starring
CinematographyMia Mai Dengsø Graabæk
Edited byNikoline Løgstrup
Music byJohan Carøe
Production
company
Monolit Film
Release date
Running time
95 minutes
CountryDenmark
LanguageDanish

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.

Premise

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Alma prepares for her vow as a nun when her estranged alcoholic brother unexpectedly shows up at the monastery.

Cast

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Production

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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]

Release

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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]

Accolades

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Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
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[a] Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Shared with her work in The Quiet Migration.

References

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  1. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (13 September 2022). "'The Great Silence': Watch First Trailer for San Sebastian Selection (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  2. ^ Economou, Vassilis (20 September 2021). "The Finnish Film Affair celebrates its 10th anniversary". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  3. ^ Economou, Vassilis (24 January 2022). "Göteborg's Nordic Film Market goes hybrid and unveils its selection". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  4. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (10 May 2022). "TrustNordisk boasts an ambitious line-up for this year's Marché du Film". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  5. ^ Hopewell, John (28 July 2022). "San Sebastian New Directors Section to Feature Carmen Jaquier, Laura Baumeister, Dinara Drukarova". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Debutfilm udtaget til San Sebastián". Danish Film Institute. 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  7. ^ Lodge, Guy (24 September 2022). "Colombian Film 'Kings of the World' Tops San Sebastian Award Winners". Variety. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  8. ^ "58th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Award Winners". Chicago Film Festival. 21 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  9. ^ Vena, Teresa (7 November 2022). "Boy From Heaven wins two major prizes at the Nordic Film Days in Lübeck". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Robert Prisen 2024: Her er de nominerede". Idoart. 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  11. ^ Didriksen, Karina (26 January 2024). "Se listen: Her er de nominerede til Bodil-prisen 2024". Billed Bladet. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
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