At the end of the 19th century, Lise grows up as the eldest daughter of a Danish landowner with a large brood. Lise’s mother is about to give birth, in a household where the Bible dictates life and superstition is stronger than trust in science. Nevertheless, Lise’s existence also carefully exhibits the spirit of a new age: Lise’s mother has fought for her to be the first girl to go to school. However, when her mother’s pregnancy proves life-threatening, Lise realises how fragile her plans for the future really are.
In this coming-of-age drama, inspired by Marie Bregendahl’s 1912 novel, the audience observes a dramatic, emotional event from Lise’s perspective. Tea Lindeburg approaches the script, sound, and camerawork of her feature film debut – shot on 16mm – with sensitivity. Airy playfulness alternates with claustrophobic scenes of doom. An uncomplicated teenage girl, with a case of the butterflies, swiftly turns into an adult who has to cope with the cards life deals her.
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Film details
- Country of production
- Denmark
- Year
- 2021
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2022
- Length
- 86"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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