Matters of the Heart (2024 film)
2024 film by Christina Rosendahl
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Matters of the Heart (Danish: Fuld af kærlighed) is a 2024 Danish drama film written and directed by Christina Rosendahl. The film stars Stine Stengade, Lars Ranthe, and Viilbjørk Malling Agger.
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| Danish | Fuld af kærlighed |
| Directed by | Christina Rosendahl |
| Written by | Christina Rosendahl |
| Produced by | Jonas Frederiksen |
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| Cinematography | Louise McLaughlin |
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| Music by | Jonas Struck |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
It was theatrically released in Denmark on 23 May 2024. It won seven awards at the 42nd Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise
A middle-class family is affected by the father's alcoholism, which has led to disruption in their lives.[1]
Cast
- Lars Ranthe as Peter
- Stine Stengade as Helen
- Viilbjørk Malling Agger as Sofia
- Ella Paaske as Jenni
- Luca Uhde Jacobsen as Gustav
- Viktor Hjelmsø as Nelson
- Janus Nabil Bakrawi as Martin
- Malaika Berenth Mosendane as Louise
- Hanne Hedelund as Nina
Production
Matters of the Heart was inspired by Rosendahl's childhood experiences, including her father's struggle with alcoholism.[2][3] In 2022, the project received a production grant from the Danish Film Institute under the working title Maskerade.[4]
Release
Matters of the Heart was theatrically released in Denmark on 23 May 2024.[5] The film's gala premiere was originally scheduled to take place at the Imperial Theater, Copenhagen, but was relocated due to sound degradation policies implemented at the venue.[6]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Robert Awards | 1 February 2025 | Best Danish Film | Jonas Frederiksen and Christina Rosendahl | Won | [7] |
| Best Director | Christina Rosendahl | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Lars Ranthe | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Viilbjørk Malling Agger | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Stine Stengade | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Christina Rosendahl | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Louise McLaughlin | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Rie Lykke | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Juan Bastias | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Mark Bukdahl and Olivier Bugge Coutté | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Design | Peter Albrechtsen | Nominated | |||
| Best Score | Jonas Struck | Nominated | |||
| Best Song | Emil Jørgensen, Jonas Struck, Pernille Rosendahl, and Teitur Lassen for "Matters of the Heart" | Nominated | |||
| Bodil Awards | 15 March 2025 | Best Danish Film | Christina Rosendahl | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Lead Performance | Viilbjørk Malling Agger | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Performance | Lars Ranthe | Won | |||
| Stine Stengade | Nominated | ||||
| Best Ensemble | Lars Ranthe, Stine Stengade, Viilbjørk Malling Agger, Ella Paaske, and Luca Uhde Jacobsen | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Christina Rosendahl | Nominated |