“The Danish Girl” is a 2015 biographical romantic drama film directed by Tom Hooper, based on the novel of the same name by David Ebershoff. The film is inspired by the true story of Lili Elbe, one of the first known people to undergo gender confirmation surgery.
Synopsis:
The film is set in the 1920s and follows the life of Einar Wegener (Eddie Redmayne), a successful Danish artist who begins to question his gender identity. Einar’s journey of self-discovery is aided by his supportive wife Gerda (Alicia Vikander), who is also an artist.
As Einar embraces his true identity as a woman, he begins living as Lili Elbe. Lili undergoes a series of risky surgeries to physically transition into a woman, with Gerda by her side every step of the way.
Review:
“The Danish Girl” is a beautiful and poignant film that explores themes of love, identity, and acceptance. Eddie Redmayne delivers a powerful performance as Einar/Lili, bringing both vulnerability and strength to the role. Alicia Vikander is equally impressive as Gerda, conveying a range of emotions as she supports her partner’s journey.
The film’s direction and cinematography are also noteworthy, capturing the beauty of 1920s Copenhagen and the struggles faced by a transgender person during that time period.
The film’s pacing is slow at times, but the emotional depth and authenticity of the story make up for it. “The Danish Girl” is a thought-provoking and inspiring film that sheds light on an important topic.
Awards:
“The Danish Girl” was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actor (Eddie Redmayne), Best Supporting Actress (Alicia Vikander), Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design. Alicia Vikander won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.
| Directed by | Tom Hooper |
|---|---|
| Written by | Lucinda Coxon |
| Based on | The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff |
| Produced by | Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Anne Harrison Tom Hooper Gail Mutrux |
| Starring | Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Ben Whishaw, Sebastian Koch, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts, |
| Cinematography | Danny Cohen |
| Edited by | Melanie Ann Oliver |
| Music by | Alexandre Desplat |
| Production companies |
Working Title Films Artemis Productions Amber Entertainment Revision Pictures Senator Global Productions Pretty Pictures |
| Distributed by | Focus Features (United States) Universal Pictures (International) |
| Release dates | 5 September 2015 (Venice) 27 November 2015 (United States) 1 January 2016 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $64.2 million |
