Amalie (played by Lisa Teige) is a protagonist in Battle.
A talented but emotionally guarded dancer whose ambition intensifies after she receives an opportunity connected to a major dance school in Amsterdam. She struggles with financial upheaval at home, pressure to express herself artistically, secrecy in her relationships, and the jealousy her success creates. Her pursuit of a place in the dance world ultimately leaves her isolated. Aksel (played by Vebjørn Enger) appears in Battle.
Amalie’s romantic partner, who feels neglected and resents her secrecy as her dancing becomes more demanding. After learning that she has also been involved with a young cleaner from her neighborhood, he feels deceived and tells her to stay away from him. Bashir (played by Achmed Akkabi) appears in Battle.
A former student and the leader of a major dance school in Amsterdam. He visits the dancers and announces that one of them will receive a place at his school for a year, creating a major opportunity and source of competition. Bjørn (played by Stig R. Amdam) appears in Battle.
He reveals that he has gone bankrupt after a failed property project and that the authorities will control his debts for several years. He tells Amalie that they must leave their former home and move into a small apartment, while promising that the situation will be temporary.
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Characters
Amalie
(played by Lisa Teige) — protagonist
A talented but emotionally guarded dancer whose ambition intensifies after she receives an opportunity connected to a major dance school in Amsterdam. She struggles with financial upheaval at home, pr...
Aksel
(played by Vebjørn Enger) — supporting
Amalie’s romantic partner, who feels neglected and resents her secrecy as her dancing becomes more demanding. After learning that she has also been involved with a young cleaner from her neighborhood,...
Bashir
(played by Achmed Akkabi) — supporting
A former student and the leader of a major dance school in Amsterdam. He visits the dancers and announces that one of them will receive a place at his school for a year, creating a major opportunity a...
Bjørn
(played by Stig R. Amdam) — supporting
He reveals that he has gone bankrupt after a failed property project and that the authorities will control his debts for several years. He tells Amalie that they must leave their former home and move...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Bashir → Amalie
(Professional Dance Mentor)
Bashir visits the dancers, leads a major dance school in Amsterdam, offers one dancer a year's place, and later gives Amalie private guidance.
Amalie → Aksel
(Romantic Partner)
The plot states that Amalie has been involved with Aksel, while Aksel feels neglected by her increasing secrecy.
Bjørn → Amalie
(Family Father)
Bjørn reveals the family's bankruptcy to Amalie and explains that they must leave their former home.
Story Analysis
Amalie's pursuit of dance success intensifies family instability, emotional secrecy, jealousy, and eventual isolation.
Plot Progression
A Chance to Be Chosen
Home Falls Apart
Success Creates Distance
Exposure and Humiliation
Relationships Collapse
Directed by Katarina Launing
Battle (2018) · 6.3/10 · drama, music, romance
Content sources
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(Q59385219), public domain (CC0).
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