Before the Frost

2019 1h 44m DA

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 33

Drama

Synopsis

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A struggling farmer in 19th-century Denmark must go against his morals and make a deal with a wealthy neighbour in order to secure his family’s survival over a harsh winter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jesper Christensen
Jens
Clara Rosager
Signe
Magnus Krepper
Gustav
Ghita Nørby
Agnes
Elliott Crosset Hove
Peder
Gustav Dyekjær Giese
Laurits
Rasmus Hammerich
Holger
Oscar Dyekjær Giese
Ole

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Noer
Writers: Michael Noer, Jesper Fink
Languages: Danish, Swedish
Countries: Denmark

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Danish, Swedish.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Noer, shot by Sturla Brandth Grøvlen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jesper Christensen and Clara Rosager and Magnus Krepper carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7523180 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michael Noer directs. Sturla Brandth Grøvlen behind the camera. Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen scores. Adam Nielsen cuts. Produced in Denmark. Dialogue in Danish, Swedish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Danish, Swedish.
3Directed by Michael Noer, shot by Sturla Brandth Grøvlen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Adam Nielsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jesper Christensen and Clara Rosager and Magnus Krepper carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt7523180 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.