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Celebrating Susanne Bier
Wed Apr 1, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
Summer may be scoring high outside, but inside Lamakaan, these films promise to keep you cool—think of it as cinematic air‑conditioning for the soul. So grab a friend, step out of the heat, and let the screen do the refreshing.
This April, every Wednesday evening, Lamakaan is rolling out a special showcase of films by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier. Known for her sharp storytelling and emotional depth, Bier’s work is bound to spark conversations long after the credits roll.
About the Director: Susanne Bier, born in Copenhagen in 1960, is one of Denmark’s most acclaimed filmmakers whose career bridges intimate Scandinavian dramas and international productions. After studying at the National Film School of Denmark, she made her mark with films like Open Hearts (2002), Brothers (2004), and After the Wedding (2006), before winning the Academy Award and Golden Globe for In a Better World (2010). She has also directed English‑language works such as Things We Lost in the Fire, the global hit Bird Box, and the Emmy‑winning miniseries The Night Manager. Bier’s cinema is known for its emotional intensity, moral dilemmas, and exploration of family bonds, making her the only female director to have won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a European Film Award, and a Primetime Emmy—cementing her place as a truly international storyteller.
Film Title: OPEN HEARTS | 2002 | 113 Mins | Denmark | Danish with English Subtitles.
About the film: “Open Hearts” (2002), directed by Susanne Bier, is a Danish Dogme 95 drama that explores love, loss, and moral complexity through the aftermath of a tragic accident. The film, originally titled Elsker dig for evigt, follows Cecilie and Joachim, a young engaged couple whose lives are shattered when Joachim is paralyzed in a car crash. As Joachim struggles with despair and pushes Cecilie away, she finds unexpected solace in Niels, the husband of the woman responsible for the accident. What begins as compassion soon evolves into a forbidden romance, entangling both families in a web of guilt, betrayal, and longing.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!
This April, every Wednesday evening, Lamakaan is rolling out a special showcase of films by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier. Known for her sharp storytelling and emotional depth, Bier’s work is bound to spark conversations long after the credits roll.
About the Director: Susanne Bier, born in Copenhagen in 1960, is one of Denmark’s most acclaimed filmmakers whose career bridges intimate Scandinavian dramas and international productions. After studying at the National Film School of Denmark, she made her mark with films like Open Hearts (2002), Brothers (2004), and After the Wedding (2006), before winning the Academy Award and Golden Globe for In a Better World (2010). She has also directed English‑language works such as Things We Lost in the Fire, the global hit Bird Box, and the Emmy‑winning miniseries The Night Manager. Bier’s cinema is known for its emotional intensity, moral dilemmas, and exploration of family bonds, making her the only female director to have won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a European Film Award, and a Primetime Emmy—cementing her place as a truly international storyteller.
Film Title: OPEN HEARTS | 2002 | 113 Mins | Denmark | Danish with English Subtitles.
About the film: “Open Hearts” (2002), directed by Susanne Bier, is a Danish Dogme 95 drama that explores love, loss, and moral complexity through the aftermath of a tragic accident. The film, originally titled Elsker dig for evigt, follows Cecilie and Joachim, a young engaged couple whose lives are shattered when Joachim is paralyzed in a car crash. As Joachim struggles with despair and pushes Cecilie away, she finds unexpected solace in Niels, the husband of the woman responsible for the accident. What begins as compassion soon evolves into a forbidden romance, entangling both families in a web of guilt, betrayal, and longing.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!