Directed by:
Thomas VinterbergCinematography:
Sturla Brandth GrøvlenCast:
Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, Lars Ranthe, Maria Bonnevie, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Susse Wold, Silas Cornelius Van (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
There's a theory that we should be born with a small amount of alcohol in our blood, and that modest inebriation opens our minds to the world around us, diminishing our problems and increasing our creativity. Heartened by that theory, Martin and three of his friends, all weary high school teachers, embark on an experiment to maintain a constant level of intoxication throughout the workday. If Churchill won WW2 in a heavy daze of alcohol, who knows what a few drops might do for them and their students? Initial results are positive, and the teachers' little project turns into a genuine academic study. Both their classes and their results continue to improve, and the group feels alive again! As the units are knocked back, some of the participants see further improvement and others go off the rails. It becomes increasingly clear that while alcohol may have fueled great results in world history, some bold acts carry consequences. (Mongrel Media)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2021 - Best Foreign Language Film
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Achievement in Directing)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2021 - Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Thomas Vinterberg (Best Film not in the English Language)
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Director)
- 2021 - Mads Mikkelsen (Best Leading Actor)
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm (Best Original Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (Audience Award for Best Film)
- 2020 - Best Film
- 2020 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Director)
- 2020 - Mads Mikkelsen (Best Actor)
- 2020 - Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm (Best Screenwriter)
César Awards
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Foreign Film)
Goya Awards
- 2022 - Best European Feature
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2021 - Kasper Dissing, Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm (Best Danish Film)
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Director)
- 2021 - Mads Mikkelsen (Best Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm (Best Screenplay)
- 2021 - Anne Østerud, Janus Billeskov Jansen (Best Editing)
- 2021 - Thomas Bo Larsen (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2021 - Lars Ranthe (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2021 - Magnus Millang (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2021 - Maria Bonnevie (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2021 - Sturla Brandth Grøvlen (Best Cinematography)
- 2021 - Sabine Hviid (Best Production Design)
- 2021 - Hans Møller, Jan Schermer (Best Sound)
Polish Film Awards
- 2022 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best European Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 2021 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Critics Choice Awards
- 2021 - Best Foreign Language Film
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2021 - Thomas Vinterberg (FIPRESCI Film of the Year)
- 2020 - Mads Mikkelsen (Silver Shell for Best Actor)
- 2020 - Thomas Vinterberg (SIGNIS Award)
- 2020 - Thomas Vinterberg (Golden Shell for Best Film)