A Beautiful Life

2023 1h 39m DA

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 278

DramaMusicRomance

Synopsis

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When a young fisherman with a hidden talent gets discovered by a music producer, he must decide if he's ready to open himself up to stardom — and love.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christopher Nissen
Elliott
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
Lilly
Christine Albeck Børge
Suzanne
Ardalan Esmaili
Patrick
Sebastian Jessen
Oliver
Paw Henriksen
Jesper
Jonathan Harboe
Dennis
Jefferson Bond
John

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mehdi Avaz
Writers: Stefan Jaworski
Languages: Danish, English
Countries: Denmark, Sweden

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Danish, English.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Denmark, Sweden.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mehdi Avaz, shot by Daniel Cotroneo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Anders Hoffmann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Christopher Nissen and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Christine Albeck Børge carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15282148 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mehdi Avaz directs. Daniel Cotroneo behind the camera. Anders Hoffmann cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Denmark, Sweden. Dialogue in Danish, English.

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1Released 3 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Danish, English.
3International production across 2 countries: Denmark, Sweden.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Mehdi Avaz, shot by Daniel Cotroneo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Anders Hoffmann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Christopher Nissen and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Christine Albeck Børge carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt15282148 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Daniel Cotroneo
Editing: Anders Hoffmann
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: DA
Certification (US): R
IMDB: A Beautiful Life (2023)

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tmdb516161672024-09-01
★ 4/10
The movie served its purpose in passing the time, but it lacked the excitement to warrant a repeat viewing. Despite some challenges with the dubbing, I managed to make it through the film. The music, while humorous, failed to leave a lasting impression, and the plot felt rushed, with a heavy push in the beginning. As the story progressed, the third act fell flat, lacking the anticipated thrill. It seemed to rely on forced emotions to reignite interest, but ultimately failed to deliver a compelling conclusion.

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