Matters of the Heart () is a 2024 Danish drama film written and directed by Christina Rosendahl. The film stars Stine Stengade, Lars Ranthe, and Viilbjørk Malling Agger.
It was theatrically released in Denmark on 23 May 2024. It won seven awards at the 42nd Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise A middle-class family is affected by the father's alcoholism, which has led to disruption in their lives.
Cast Lars Ranthe as Peter Stine Stengade as Helen Viilbjørk Malling Agger as Sofia Ella Paaske as Jenni Luca Uhde Jacobsen as Gustav Viktor Hjelmsø as Nelson Janus Nabil Bakrawi as Martin Malaika Berenth Mosendane as Louise Hanne Hedelund as Nina
Production Matters of the Heart was inspired by Rosendahl's childhood experiences, including her father's struggle with alcoholism. In 2022, the project received a production grant from the Danish Film Institute under the working title Maskerade.
Release Matters of the Heart was theatrically released in Denmark on 23 May 2024. The film's gala premiere was originally scheduled to take place at the Imperial Theater, Copenhagen, but was relocated due to sound degradation policies implemented at the venue.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Robert Awards1 February 2025 Best Danish Film Jonas Frederiksen and Christina Rosendahl Best Director Christina Rosendahl Best Actor in a Leading Role Lars Ranthe Best Actress in a Leading Role Viilbjørk Malling Agger Best Actress in a Supporting Role Stine Stengade Best Original Screenplay Christina Rosendahl Best Cinematography Louise McLaughlin Best Production Design Rie Lykke Best Costume Design Juan Bastias Best Editing Mark Bukdahl and Olivier Bugge Coutté Best Sound Design Peter Albrechtsen Best Score Jonas Struck Best Song Emil Jørgensen, Jonas Struck, Pernille Rosendahl, and Teitur Lassen for "Matters of the Heart" Bodil Awards15 March 2025 Best Danish Film Christina Rosendahl Best Lead Performance Viilbjørk Malling Agger Best Supporting Performance Lars Ranthe Stine Stengade Best Ensemble Lars Ranthe, Stine Stengade, Viilbjørk Malling Agger, Ella Paaske, and Luca Uhde Jacobsen Best Screenplay Christina Rosendahl
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