Somewhere by the Sea
Os der lever
“A folkloristic tour of the Northwest of Denmark where the sand is blowing, the sea is roaring and the horizon is settling in your mind.”
Synopsis
At a social gathering, a man gets up and gives a speech about a small people by the sea to the north. A place with sand dunes, a raging sea and real wind. It is a place where people stay, but where the sand is constantly shifting, so that an entire lighthouse has to be lifted and moved 70 metres inland to stop it from falling into the sea. A place where the biggest hero is a bricklayer. It’s warm up there, things are kept within budget and you don’t need to sign a contract to have a deal. The man giving the speech is local legend Niels Hausgaard, a singer and storyteller, whose distinct dialect resonates with genuine sincerity. The name of the place is Vendsyssel, and even if you cannot name the zip code, ‘Somewhere by the Sea’ will still take you to a place rarely seen on the big screen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World premiere at CPH: DOX 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Svejgård Lund
- Original Title
- Os der lever
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Svejgård Lund
Sofie Steenberger
Nikkie Dahm, Marie Schmidt Olesen
Department Leadership Roster
Nikkie Dahm
Producer
Marie Schmidt Olesen
Producer
Anne Svejgård Lund
Director
Sofie Steenberger
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somewhere by the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Somewhere by the Sea about?
At a social gathering, a man gets up and gives a speech about a small people by the sea to the north. A place with sand dunes, a raging sea and real wind. It is a place where people stay, but where the sand is constantly shifting, so that an entire lighthouse has to be lifted and moved 70 metres inland to stop it from falling into the sea. A place where the biggest hero is a bricklayer. It’s warm up there, things are kept within budget and you don’t need to sign a contract to have a deal. The man giving the speech is local legend Niels Hausgaard, a singer and storyteller, whose distinct dialect resonates with genuine sincerity. The name of the place is Vendsyssel, and even if you cannot name the zip code, ‘Somewhere by the Sea’ will still take you to a place rarely seen on the big screen.
Who directed Somewhere by the Sea?
Somewhere by the Sea was directed by Anne Svejgård Lund.
Who stars in Somewhere by the Sea?
The principal cast of Somewhere by the Sea includes Niels Hausgaard.
When was Somewhere by the Sea released and how long is it?
Somewhere by the Sea was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.