TERRIBLY HAPPY

FRYGTELLIG LYKKELIG

Country:	Denmark
Language:	Danish
Duration:	95 minutes
Distributor:	Danish Film Institute
Director:	Henrik Ruben Genz
Starring:	Jakob Cedergren / Kim Bodnia / Lene Maria Christensen
Genre:	Drama

From Denmark’s answer to the Cohen brothers comes this darkly comic tale of a fish out of water.

Copenhagen policeman Robert (Jakob Cedergren) has a number of skeletons in his closet, which he is determined to bury. When he’s temporarily reassigned to a provincial town he sees it as an opportunity to create a new future for himself. He just needs to do well and generally behave by the book.

However, village life and the macabre local customs don’t sit well with his new plans. When he uncovers troubling secrets the peaceful façade is shattered. Small-town life will never be the same again.

With spectacular camera work and an impressive cast, this genre-bending thriller is an inspired take on the universal nature of compromise and corruption.

What the Critics say!

“…stunning cinematography and strong performances” – Czech Radio

“Entertaining and full of surprising twists … impressive” Alissa Simon – Variety.com

“Jakob Cedergren looks stellar in the lead” Todd Brown – twitch

WINNER: Crystal Globe Grand Prix – Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2008

With thanks to the Royal Danish Embassy