A structural breakdown of the film's creation, from script development to public release.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Script and Casting Foundation
Henrik Ruben Genz writes the original screenplay and secures production funding in Denmark. The main cast, including Stine Stengade and Nicolas Bro, is officially announced and assembled.
Key Events
Script Development — Henrik Ruben Genz writes the original screenplay for the film.
Location: Denmark
Production Origin — The film is officially produced in Denmark.
Location: Denmark
Casting Announcement — Main actors are selected and announced for principal roles.
Location: Denmark
Supporting Cast Assembly — Additional key cast members join the production.
Location: Denmark
Ensemble Casting — Remaining principal actors are finalized for the film.
Location: Denmark
Principal Photography
Filming begins under the direction of Henrik Ruben Genz and cinematography by Sebastian Blenkov. Actors perform key scenes while the visual style is established.
Key Events
Ensemble Casting — Remaining principal actors are finalized for the film.
Location: Denmark
Final Cast Confirmation — The complete main actor roster is confirmed.
Location: Denmark
Principal Photography — Main filming begins under the director and cinematographer.
Location: Denmark
Visual Style Setup — Cinematographer establishes the visual tone and framing.
Location: Denmark
Scene Shooting — Actors perform key scenes as directed.
Location: Denmark
Filming Completion — Principal photography wraps up successfully.
Location: Denmark
Post-Production and Editing
Raw footage transitions to the editing suite where Kasper Leick meticulously assembles the narrative. The runtime is verified at 90 minutes as the film takes shape.
Key Events
Filming Completion — Principal photography wraps up successfully.
Location: Denmark
Post-Production Start — Post-production phase begins with raw material assembly.
Location: Denmark
Editing Phase — Editor meticulously assembles and refines the narrative flow.
Location: Denmark
Prolific Editing — Editor applies extensive experience to polish the film.
Location: Denmark
Runtime Verification — The final film length is confirmed at 90 minutes.
Location: Denmark
Release Preparation — Marketing and distribution logistics are finalized.
Location: Denmark
Release and Recognition
The completed film premieres publicly in Denmark. Audiences and critics respond, and the director, cast, and crew receive formal acknowledgment for their work.
Key Events
Release Preparation — Marketing and distribution logistics are finalized.
Location: Denmark
Theatrical Premiere — The film is publicly released to audiences.
Location: Denmark
Critical Reception — Audience and critic responses are gathered post-release.
Location: Denmark
Director Recognition — Director receives acknowledgment for the completed work.
Location: Denmark
Crew Acknowledgment — Cinematographer and editor are credited for their contributions.
Location: Denmark
Film Legacy — The film is documented as a 2013 Danish production.
Location: Denmark
Story Breakdown
Creative Development — Initial scriptwriting and conceptual planning by the director.
Original Script — Henrik Ruben Genz drafts the screenplay.
Director Vision — Establishing the narrative and thematic direction.
Casting Strategy — Selection and onboarding of principal and supporting actors.
Lead Roles — Stine Stengade and Nicolas Bro secure main parts.
Ensemble Cast — Additional actors fill supporting and character roles.
Visual Execution — Cinematography and on-set photography during filming.
Camera Work — Sebastian Blenkov handles photography and framing.
Lighting Design — Setting up visual tone and scene atmosphere.
Post-Production — Editing, assembly, and finalization of the film cut.
Editorial Process — Kasper Leick assembles and refines the footage.
Runtime Finalization — Confirming the 90-minute total length.
Release Strategy — Distribution, premiere, and audience engagement.
Theatrical Premiere — Public screening in Denmark.
Audience Reception — Gathering critical and viewer responses.
Legacy Documentation — Archival recording and credit acknowledgment.
Credit Roll — Formal recognition of director, cast, and crew.
Historical Record — Documenting the 2013 Danish production.
A story about the beautiful but confused young woman Helene, who, according to her mother, was born as a 'technical error'. Helene suspects that her father, who left his family before Helene was born, might be the once celebrated director of a dilapidated theater in Copenhagen. Assisted by a series of bizarre coincidences and by her mother's dog (a creature in whose shadow Helene has always lived), Helene manages to get closer to her father.
