Denmark

Synopsis

The story of a young American, intelligent and full of good will, who decides to go and discover the land his father: Germany 1945. For Katharina's love, he will try to reconcile the members of her family, torn apart by their political beliefs.
However, the American naivete of young Leo will only serve to accentuate the passions and tensions of post-war Germany.
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Cast & Crew

Directed by: Lars von Trier

Written by: Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel

Produced by: Bo Christensen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen

Editing: Hervé Schneid

Original Score: Joachim Holbek

Cast: Barbara Sukowa (Katharina Hartmann), Jean-Marc Barr (Leopold Kessler), Ernst-Hugo Järegård (Uncle Kessler)

Nominations and Awards

  • Best Supporting Actor 1992
  • European Actress 1992