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Denmark

  • 2019
  • 1h 31m
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6.2/10
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Denmark (2019)
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A down-on-his-luck Welshman travels across Europe with one crazy goal: to get himself arrested and sent to a Danish prison where the beds are warm and the water is hot.A down-on-his-luck Welshman travels across Europe with one crazy goal: to get himself arrested and sent to a Danish prison where the beds are warm and the water is hot.A down-on-his-luck Welshman travels across Europe with one crazy goal: to get himself arrested and sent to a Danish prison where the beds are warm and the water is hot.

  • Director
    • Adrian Shergold
  • Writer
    • Jeff Murphy
  • Stars
    • Rafe Spall
    • Simone Lykke
    • Joel Fry
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    6.2/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Adrian Shergold
    • Writer
      • Jeff Murphy
    • Stars
      • Rafe Spall
      • Simone Lykke
      • Joel Fry
    • 28User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Herb
    Simone Lykke
    Simone Lykke
    • Matilda
    Joel Fry
    Joel Fry
    • The Captain
    Thomas W. Gabrielsson
    Thomas W. Gabrielsson
    • Chresten
    Benedikte Hansen
    Benedikte Hansen
    • Sophie
    Elis James
    Elis James
    • Aubrey
    Rosalind March
    • Herb's Mother
    Paul Barber
    Paul Barber
    • The Captain's Father
    Steve Speirs
    Steve Speirs
    • Harry the Horse
    Tim Woodward
    Tim Woodward
    • Idris
    Ri Richards
    Ri Richards
    • Rose
    Darren Evans
    Darren Evans
    • Hywel (Benefits Officer)
    Ifan Huw Dafydd
    • Landlord
    Russell Gomer
    • Chip Shop Man
    Joseph Benjamin Baker
    Joseph Benjamin Baker
    • Kid 1
    • (as Joe Baker)
    Jac Elias
    • Kid 2
    Tiger Tingley
    • Kid 3
    Lee Shepherd
    • Kid 4
    • Director
      • Adrian Shergold
    • Writer
      • Jeff Murphy
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    6fallyhag

    A rather fortunate story with a realistic feel

    The lead is Unquestionably an excellent actor. The film felt realistic. Moody, downbeat and desperate. I could feel his stress. I felt for the character. Even if I didn't really get to know him too well.

    I could understand the move to Denmark but the journey there was very fortunate. It relied on sparse filming and vague story telling. You have to just accept he went from UK to Denmark in the blink of an eye and with a lot of luck.

    The love interest was also another very fortunate bit of story telling. It really did start to stretch reality a little. The speed of him being alone to having dinner was a challenge. No real attempt to create a loving romance.

    But this disbelief would be dwarfed by the gun And police station scenes. It was like they run out of time and tossed a coin for the ending. Super rushed and super convenient. The ending very anti-climatic, yet Subtle and A little understated.

    This is not a comedy. It is a young man at the end. Hopeless. Finding a reason not to give up. The acting was good so it was easy to travel the story. I wanted more from it but what I got was okay. The lead actor is appearing in a lot of productions just lately and this film explains why. I believed his character story so that is a credit to him. I do recommend it but save it for a chilled afternoon. #WearaMask
    8ops-52535

    a very nice tragycomedy

    Well, ive been often thinking the same thing, that if i was a bum or hobo, lurking the streets here in fennoscandia, i wouldve done my best to get through the heavens gates of nordic imprisonment, just to get food and relaxation, some money and steady rythmm of life. looser you might think, but norwegian prisons really bake bread up under your arms to make you float through the system of punishment, and if the tv doesnt work, then youll be transfered to halden kretsfengsel, the heavenly oyster in noirwegian prison system.

    so the reason for the welshman to go to denmark to break the law for a vacation in danish prisons are well delved over, and for sure a fat thought of good food and bed

    its a film with lots of humble laughs, on behalf of a depressed person that really lives in a hassle. the main actor has this''marsian''surprised look that really tells half the story. it could have been even better elaborated how crime are dealt with up here among the trolls and vetter in the lands of the midnight sun, but if you just wanna creep in next to a depressed and repressed male welshman, then watch denmark.

    the grumpy old man who has forgoitten half of the glossary learnt at school gives a recommend .
    7LouieInLove

    The Kitchen Sink Returns & It's Needed.

    A well thought through & written piece. The acting is excellent.

    It has that classic bitter sweet kitchen sink social commentary.

    So many in Wales (& other parts of the UK) face a desperate situation like the lead character. The film makes you face society's flaws with a back rub rather than a fist.
    8stcloudusa

    Strangely funny truthful and bittersweet

    This movie will frustrate you make you happy and sad it's a genuine tragic comedy and very close to the truth
    8fashinrashin

    Please see this film

    Not really a comedy, but there are some funny moments. Filmmakers take note , this is John Cassavetes, ken Loach, Mike Leigh, John Sayles territory and its brilliant. You can make films like this for nothing, that are pitch perfect when describing the human condition. These kinds of films are really important. Anyone that has lived in Britain , in any of those depressed regions can relate to this film. I have gone through what the protagonist went through, and it is not for sissies. I watched this 3 nights ago and I have found myself reliving the scenes and dialog days later. This one stays with you. Everyone plays it well, the dog stole the show, and Rafe Spall is fabulous.

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    • Trivia
      A ferry DID go from Harwich to Esbjerg when this film was made. And only freight vessels travel from Immingham.
    • Goofs
      Although the 132 Stagecoach Bus goes through Pontypridd, it never displays "Pontypridd" as shown in the film, as the bus runs from Maerdy to Cardiff.
    • Quotes

      Herb: Life became more about dying than living.

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2020 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Dinamarca
    • Filming locations
      • Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, Wales(Herb's Home Town)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • Daybreak Pictures
      • Ffilm Cymru Wales
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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