Danmarks sønner
Sons of Denmark
Dänemark, 2025: Ein Jahr nach einem Terror-Anschlag in Kopenhagen, bei dem 23 Menschen starben, häufen sich rassistische Übergriffe, während die als Antwort auf den Anschlag gegründete rechtspopulistische Partei „National Movement“ die bevorstehenden Wahlen gewinnen dürfte. In diesem aufgeheizten, toxischen Klima lässt sich der 19-jährige Zakaria vom alten Hassan rekrutieren, um den baldigen Premierminister Dänemarks auszulöschen, noch bevor dieser an die Macht kommt. Danmarks Sønner ist ein akuter und bestürzender Polit-Thriller, der seiner sensiblen Thematik mit viel emotionaler Intelligenz begegnet. (Markus Keuschnigg)
Denmark 2025. One year after a major bomb attack in Copenhagen radicalisation has intensified and ethnic tensions are running high. The next election is near, and the extremely nationalist political leader Martin Nordahl is set for a landslide victory. 19-year-old Zakaria gets involved in a radical organisation, where he forms a bond with Ali. The two men cannot agree with the current state of the country, which is turning on its own citizens because of their migration background, and decide to act. As the men try to make their mark, their brotherhood will be tested and their actions will have grave consequences. (Danish Film Institute)
Director's Biography
Ulaa Salim
Ulaa Salim was born in Denmark in 1987, and studied at the National Film School of Denmark. He uses his personal experience as his inspiration. Together with his producing partner Daniel Mühlendorph, he created the production company Hyæne Film. "Sons of Denmark“ is his first feature and had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Film Selection: Danmarks Sønner (Sons of Denmark, 2019) - Fædreland (Land of Our Fathers, 2017, short) - Vore fædres sønner (Our Father's Son, 2016, short)
Ulaa Salim was born in Denmark in 1987, and studied at the National Film School of Denmark. He uses his personal experience as his inspiration. Together with his producing partner Daniel Mühlendorph, he created the production company Hyæne Film. "Sons of Denmark“ is his first feature and had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Film Selection: Danmarks Sønner (Sons of Denmark, 2019) - Fædreland (Land of Our Fathers, 2017, short) - Vore fædres sønner (Our Father's Son, 2016, short)
Nachtsicht | Night Sight · Eröffnungsfilme | Opening Films 2019
Ulaa Salim
Dänemark 2019
color
119 Minuten
Dänisch / Arabisch OmeU
Drehbuch Ulaa Salim
Kamera Eddie Klint
Schnitt Jenna Mangulad
Musik Lewand Othman
Mit Zaki Youssef, Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Rasmus Bjerg, Morten Holst, Elliott Crosset Hove, Bjørn Olaf Johannessen, Imad Abul-Foul, Özlem Saglanmak
Produzent*innen Daniel Mühlendorph
Produktion
Hyæne Film
Weltvertrieb
New Europe Film Sales
Österreichpremiere
Weltpremiere
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019
Weltpremiere / World PremiereInternational Film Festival Rotterdam 2019
Premierenstatus / Premiere Status
Austrian Premiere