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Teachers Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj are colleagues at a gymnasium in Copenhagen. All four struggle with unmotivated students and feel their lives have become boring and stale. At a dinner celebrating Nikolaj’s fortieth birthday, the group begins to discuss the theories of physiatrist Finn Skårderud, who has |
Teachers Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj are colleagues at a gymnasium in [[Copenhagen]]. All four struggle with unmotivated students and feel their lives have become boring and stale. At a dinner celebrating Nikolaj’s fortieth birthday, the group begins to discuss the theories of physiatrist [[Finn Skårderud]], who has theorized that having a [[blood alcohol content]] of 0,5 makes you more creative and relaxed. While the group dismisses the theory, Martin, who is depressed due to troubles in his marriage, starts to drink at work. The rest of the group eventually decide to join in, considering the ordeal and experiment to test Skårderud’s theory. They agree to a set of rules: their BAC should never be above 0,5 and that they should not drink after eight pm. |
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Within a short period of time, all four members of the group find both their work and private lies more enjoyable. Martin, in particular, is delighted as he finally manages to reconnect with his wife and children. Agreeing that the experiment should be taken further, the group decides to increase the BEC to 1.0. Still finding their lies improved, the group decides to attempt a binge to observe how their bodies and minds respond. The group has a fun night drinking, but after coming home drunk, both Martin and Nikolaj are confronted by their families. Martin’s family express their worries that he is descending into alcoholism, revealing that he has appeared drunk for weeks. After a heated argument, Martin’s wife leaves him. The group decide to abandon the experiment. |
Within a short period of time, all four members of the group find both their work and private lies more enjoyable. Martin, in particular, is delighted as he finally manages to reconnect with his wife and children. Agreeing that the experiment should be taken further, the group decides to increase the BEC to 1.0. Still finding their lies improved, the group decides to attempt a binge to observe how their bodies and minds respond. The group has a fun night drinking, but after coming home drunk, both Martin and Nikolaj are confronted by their families. Martin’s family express their worries that he is descending into [[alcoholism]], revealing that he has appeared drunk for weeks. After a heated argument, Martin’s wife leaves him. The group decide to abandon the experiment. |
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Months later, all the members of the group have stopped drinking during the day with the exception of Tommy, who has become an alcoholic. Dismissed from his work, Tommy boards his boat and sails out on the ocean and either dies or takes his own life. The three remaining members of the group go out to dinner after the funeral and appear reluctant to the alcohol which is served. While eating, a group of their recently graduated students drive by and Martin, Peter and Nikolaj join their celebrations. Martin receives a message form his wife who states that she is willing to give their marriage a new chance. Both sad and overjoyed, Martin dances with the rest of the partygoers. |
Months later, all the members of the group have stopped drinking during the day with the exception of Tommy, who has become an alcoholic. Dismissed from his work, Tommy boards his boat and sails out on the ocean and either dies or takes his own life. The three remaining members of the group go out to dinner after the funeral and appear reluctant to the alcohol which is served. While eating, a group of their recently graduated students drive by and Martin, Peter and Nikolaj join their celebrations. Martin receives a message form his wife who states that she is willing to give their marriage a new chance. Both sad and overjoyed, Martin dances with the rest of the partygoers. |
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| Directed by | Thomas Vinterberg |
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| Cinematography | Sturla Brandth Grøvlen |
| Edited by | Anne Østerud |
| Music by | Janus Billeskov Jansen |
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| Distributed by | Nordisk Film |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
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| Language | Danish |
Another Round (Template:Lang-da) is a 2020 Danish-Swedish drama film, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, from a screenplay by Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm. It stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe. The official theme song of the film is 'What A Life' by Scarlet Pleasure.
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2020. It was released in Denmark on 24 September 2020 by Nordisk Film,[citation needed] and was shown at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2020.[2]
Plot
Teachers Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj are colleagues at a gymnasium in Copenhagen. All four struggle with unmotivated students and feel their lives have become boring and stale. At a dinner celebrating Nikolaj’s fortieth birthday, the group begins to discuss the theories of physiatrist Finn Skårderud, who has theorized that having a blood alcohol content of 0,5 makes you more creative and relaxed. While the group dismisses the theory, Martin, who is depressed due to troubles in his marriage, starts to drink at work. The rest of the group eventually decide to join in, considering the ordeal and experiment to test Skårderud’s theory. They agree to a set of rules: their BAC should never be above 0,5 and that they should not drink after eight pm.
Within a short period of time, all four members of the group find both their work and private lies more enjoyable. Martin, in particular, is delighted as he finally manages to reconnect with his wife and children. Agreeing that the experiment should be taken further, the group decides to increase the BEC to 1.0. Still finding their lies improved, the group decides to attempt a binge to observe how their bodies and minds respond. The group has a fun night drinking, but after coming home drunk, both Martin and Nikolaj are confronted by their families. Martin’s family express their worries that he is descending into alcoholism, revealing that he has appeared drunk for weeks. After a heated argument, Martin’s wife leaves him. The group decide to abandon the experiment.
Months later, all the members of the group have stopped drinking during the day with the exception of Tommy, who has become an alcoholic. Dismissed from his work, Tommy boards his boat and sails out on the ocean and either dies or takes his own life. The three remaining members of the group go out to dinner after the funeral and appear reluctant to the alcohol which is served. While eating, a group of their recently graduated students drive by and Martin, Peter and Nikolaj join their celebrations. Martin receives a message form his wife who states that she is willing to give their marriage a new chance. Both sad and overjoyed, Martin dances with the rest of the partygoers.
Cast
- Mads Mikkelsen as Martin
- Thomas Bo Larsen as Tommy
- Lars Ranthe as Peter
- Magnus Millang as Nikolaj
- Maria Bonnevie as Trine
- Susse Wold as Rektor
Release
It was set to have its world premiere at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, prior to its cancellation due to government restrictions based around the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4][5] The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.[6][7] It was screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Shell[8] and will open Film Fest Gent in Belgium.[9]
It was released in Denmark on 24 September 2020, by Nordisk Film.[10] In September 2020, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[11]
Reception
Critical reception
Another Round holds a 89% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 46 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.7/10.[12] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 72 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]
Awards
At the 2020 San Sebastián International Film Festival, it won the award for Best Actor — which was shared by the four stars of the film.[14] It also won the Premio Feroz Zinemaldia awarded by the press.[15]
References
- ^ "Druk". Danish Film Institute. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Final days of Adelaide Film Festival serves up more winners". InDaily. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "Cannes Film Festival Reveals 2020 Lineup: Wes Anderson, Steve McQueen, Kate Winslet & Pixar". Deadline. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "Cannes selects lineup for 2020 edition after 'physical' festival shelved". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2020". Cannes. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "TIFF 2020: September 10–19". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Another Round". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Druk/Another Round". San Sebastián International Film Festival. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Ghent Film Festival announces full October programme". The Brussels Times. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Mitchell, Wendy (26 June 2020). "Buyers thirsty for Thomas Vinterberg's 'Another Round' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (9 September 2020). "Samuel Goldwyn Films Takes 'Another Round' for U.S." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Another Round (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Another Round". Metacritic. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Awards - FIAPF". 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "La prensa especializada premia con el Feroz Zinemaldia a Thomas Vinterberg". EFE (in European Spanish). 26 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.