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Giraffe

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
490
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Lisa Loven Kongsli in Giraffe (2019)
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Drama

A Danish summer: long days turn into blue nights. A tunnel is being built to connect Denmark and Germany. Three people meet and part ways again.A Danish summer: long days turn into blue nights. A tunnel is being built to connect Denmark and Germany. Three people meet and part ways again.A Danish summer: long days turn into blue nights. A tunnel is being built to connect Denmark and Germany. Three people meet and part ways again.

  • Director
    • Anna Sofie Hartmann
  • Writer
    • Anna Sofie Hartmann
  • Stars
    • Lisa Loven Kongsli
    • Jakub Gierszal
    • Maren Eggert
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    490
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anna Sofie Hartmann
    • Writer
      • Anna Sofie Hartmann
    • Stars
      • Lisa Loven Kongsli
      • Jakub Gierszal
      • Maren Eggert
    • 2User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Lisa Loven Kongsli
    Lisa Loven Kongsli
    • Dara
    Jakub Gierszal
    Jakub Gierszal
    • Lucek
    Maren Eggert
    Maren Eggert
    • Käthe
    Christoph Bach
    Christoph Bach
    • Christoph
    Hans Christian Bentsen
    • Archivist
    Janusz Chojnacki
    • Janusz
    Natalia Ciepiel
    • Przemek's girlfriend
    Juni Dahr
    • Gudrun
    Janne Ellehammer
    • Janne
    Jules Elting
    Jules Elting
    • Claudia
    • (as Juliane Elting)
    Mariusz Zorro Feldmann
    • Mariusz
    Bjarne Hansen
    • Bjarne
    Bjarne Hansen
    • Unionist
    Gina Henkel
    • Performer
    Yaowalak May Hlonghkam
    • Waitress
    Daniel Hoevels
    • Hans
    Henning Valin Jakobsen
    Henning Valin Jakobsen
    • Balder
    Iris Janke
    • Dinner party guest
    • Director
      • Anna Sofie Hartmann
    • Writer
      • Anna Sofie Hartmann
    • All cast & crew
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    8mehobulls

    very feminine, very beautiful. Everything is so still, gentle, but packed with emotions. Enjoyed it

    Giraffe explores an interesting question: If a place disappears or changes, are our memories the only evidence that it ever existed? Should we place so much importance on the way things were, or should we welcome change to the places we hold dear? The premise had promise, but it was let down by it's writing (or lack thereof). The scenery was beautiful, but the narrative was unfocused.
    6caribou-69488

    To accept the past

    It is a unique and thought-provoking film that blends elements of surrealism and drama. The story follows a young man named Rasmus who embarks on a road trip with his estranged mother after the death of his father. What makes this movie stand out is its use of a giraffe as a central motif, representing themes of loss, connection, and the search for identity. The film is beautifully shot, with a distinct visual style that captures both the landscapes they travel through and the emotional landscapes of the characters. The performances are raw and authentic, particularly from the leads, who navigate the complexities of their relationship with poignant moments of tension and tenderness. It masterfully uses the absurdity of its premise to explore deeper existential questions. The presence of the giraffe often feels like a metaphor for the things we carry with us, like grief, memories, and the awkwardness of familial bonds. There's a unique humor interspersed with heavier themes, making it a refreshing take on the road trip genre.

    Despite its quirky premise, the film is quite relatable, tapping into the universal experience of trying to reconcile with the past and the people we love.

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      Sen (Dream)
      Music by Mads Hartmann

      Lyrics by Waldemar Wagner

      Performed by Waldemar Wagner

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2020 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Denmark
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • English
      • Norwegian
      • Polish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Жираф
    • Filming locations
      • Lolland, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Komplizen Film
      • Profile Pictures
      • Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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