LABEL:
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2009

. Production: 2009
. Director: Martin Pieter Zandvliet
. Cast: Paprika Steen, Michael Falch, Sara Marie Maltha
. Nationality: DK

Synopsis: When the critically acclaimed actress Thea leaves rehab, she confronts a difficult choice. During her heavy drinking period she divorced and lost custody of her two boys. She now craves to re-establish her life as a mother and prove to herself and others that she is capable. Persuaded by her tough manipulative, but charming personality, her ex-husband takes an understanding stance. Up against the rigorous demands of stage life and a past that haunts her, she must face her inner demons while clinging to the goal she has set for herself.

The jury issued the following statement about the film: "Great piece of cinema about an actress whose relationship with her family is ruined by alcohol. A powerful and moving drama with brilliant cinematic language and sustained performance by Paprika Steen, fulfilling every scene. We believe that European audiences will appreciate this magificient first feature from Danish director Martin P. Zandvliet, Applause."

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Countries and release dates:

. Denmark, Autumn 2009, Nordisk Film Distribution A/S

Jury of the Label: 

Rita Linda Potyondi (Hungary), exhibitor of Cirko-Gejzír (Budapest)
Mira Staleva (Bulgaria), exhibitor of Cinema House (Sofia)
Neil Connolly (Ireland), exhibitor of Light House Cinema (Dublin)
Ivan Barredo (Espagne), Public events manager of Cines Verdi (Madrid, Barcelona).

Pictures of the film: Carsten Villadsen