Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.
Directed by Nikolaj Arcel
journalist
based on novel or book
denmark
copenhagen, denmark
politics
politician
parliament
conspiracy
election
death
political thriller
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Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
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Cast
Anders W. Berthelsen
Ulrik Torp
Søren Pilmark
Erik Dreier Jensen
Nastja Arcel
Lone Kjeldsen
Nicolas Bro
Henrik Moll
Lars Mikkelsen
Peter Schou
Ulf Pilgaard
Gunnar Torp
Charlotte Munck
Mette Torp
Lars Brygmann
Mads Kjeldsen
Helle Fagralid
Signe Jonsen
Jesper Langberg
Aksel Bruun
Jens Jørn Spottag
Per Vestgaard
Kurt Ravn
John Erhardsen
Crew
Nikolaj Arcel
Director
Nikolaj Arcel
Screenplay
Flemming Nordkrog
Original Music Composer
Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
Editor
Bo Ehrhardt
Executive Producer
Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
Producer
Niels Sejer
Production Design
Niels Krause-Kjær
Novel
Kamilla Bjerglind
Key Makeup Artist
Mikkel Nørgaard
Second Unit Director
Niels Nørløv Hansen
Production Executive
Rikke Gulstad
Script Supervisor
Popular Reviews
14 reviews
Alfred Bech
7.5★ · 03/09/26
Meget god film om dansk politik. Den har nogle interessante kameravinkler, den bruger farverne godt. Den har rimelig godt skuespil.
Meget god film om dansk politik. Den har nogle interessante kameravinkler, den bruger farverne godt. Den har rimelig godt skuespil.
Lasse Jørgensen
6.1★ · 08/30/25
They make Denmark seem so corrupted.
They make Denmark seem so corrupted.
Wenzel
8.0★ · 06/05/25
watching this in school is honestly a key part of the danish experience
watching this in school is honestly a key part of the danish experience
Wenzel
7.0★ · 11/01/24
i love danish movies, because it’s just the same 20 actors in all of them
i love danish movies, because it’s just the same 20 actors in all of them