The Confession
Tilståelsen
Synopsis
The Confession is a Danish film, an intense chamber drama infused with a twist of underlying humor, that delves into the boundaries of guilt, consent, and memory. Loui and Jacob, old friends from film school, meet in an anonymous hotel room. What Jacob doesn't know is that Loui has planned the evening as a confrontation: he wants to challenge Jacob with an accusation of a sexual assault he may have committed against their mutual friend, Sofie. As the night unfolds and their versions of the truth collide, the confrontation escalates into a gripping and emotionally charged battle over guilt and responsibility. In the final act, Sofie, the central figure in their conflict, enters the story, adding unexpected perspectives to an already complex narrative. The film, a Danish adaptation of Richard Linklaters's Tape, written by Stephen Belber, balances its heavy themes with subtle humor, challenging the audience to reflect on what defines an assault and who owns the truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobias Scavenius
- Screenplay & Story
- Tobias Scavenius, Stephen Belber
- Original Title
- Tilståelsen
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Benjamin Brønnum Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobias Scavenius
Tobias Scavenius, Stephen Belber
Tobias Scavenius
Stephen Belber, Richard Linklater, Tobias Scavenius, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Tobias Scavenius
Director
Tobias Scavenius
Writer
Stephen Belber
Writer
Tobias Scavenius
Producer
Tobias Scavenius
Editor
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What is The Confession about?
The Confession is a Danish film, an intense chamber drama infused with a twist of underlying humor, that delves into the boundaries of guilt, consent, and memory. Loui and Jacob, old friends from film school, meet in an anonymous hotel room. What Jacob doesn't know is that Loui has planned the evening as a confrontation: he wants to challenge Jacob with an accusation of a sexual assault he may have committed against their mutual friend, Sofie. As the night unfolds and their versions of the truth collide, the confrontation escalates into a gripping and emotionally charged battle over guilt and responsibility. In the final act, Sofie, the central figure in their conflict, enters the story, adding unexpected perspectives to an already complex narrative. The film, a Danish adaptation of Richard Linklaters's Tape, written by Stephen Belber, balances its heavy themes with subtle humor, challenging the audience to reflect on what defines an assault and who owns the truth.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession was directed by Tobias Scavenius.
Who stars in The Confession?
The principal cast of The Confession includes Gustav Scavenius, Kasper Ørum, Rakel Dimar.
When was The Confession released and how long is it?
The Confession was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.