120 minutes, Romance/Drama, M

The much-hyped THE DANISH GIRL arrives on our doorsteps carrying Four Oscar Nominations including the possibility of giving consecutive best actor Oscar wins to Eddie Redmayne. Based on the 2000 novel of the same name by David Ebershoff, Redmayne is Einar Wegener, husband to Gerda (Played by rapidly rising star Alicia Vikander). An artist couple living in 1920’s Copenhagen, their relationship together begins to evolve and be challenged when Einar comes to the realisation he wants to become a woman.

We could have seen THE DANISH GIRL in 2008, when this was a passion piece for Nicole Kidman, who was set to star, produce and even considered directing at the time. Eventually, those reigns were passed along to THE KINGS SPEECH director – Tom Hooper, and the finished product is a deeply empathetic, stunningly rendered production. A very unique love story, one which requires an open mind from its audience, the benevolently studied screenplay operates successfully and seamlessly as a story of self-discovery and sexual identity simultaneously. Have absolutely no doubts though, that just because you are witnessing an uncommon (and strange to some) romance and awakening of sexuality unfold, does not mean THE DANISH GIRL will feel all too foreign for your tastes. No, with Hoopers studious direction, Redmayne’s breathtaking performance and Vikander’s stunning career-best display always at the forefront, the dreams, desires, inhibitions, needs and feelings experienced by our leads are beautifully realised and profoundly digressed in a manner that is all but familiar to us all. THE DANISH GIRL isn’t merely a triumph on its own accord, it’s also one of the best films of the year.

4.5 out of 5

THE DANISH GIRL – Film Trailer

Footnote to Parents
THE DANISH GIRL is not only a story for an open-minded and mature audience, it also contains full-frontal nudity and some sexual content. Above 15 years of age only is recommended.

Moviedoc wishes to thank Bec from Universal, Universal Pictures and Cinema NOVA for the invitation to the Preview Screening of THE DANISH GIRL. 

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