Brave New Love
Synopsis
Hypnotherapist Kate lives with her husband, Orla, and their daughter, Athena, while simultaneously maintaining a deeply romantic - and highly secret - relationship with Andreas. As a role model to her daughter, she struggles to navigate her existential quest - a journey filled with body fluids, intimacy, Greek mythology, laughter, madness, and clumsiness. We follow Kate through darkness and sunshine in this erotic, existential modern love story, as she battles society’s norms and dares to redefine the rules of love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Bäck
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Bäck
- Original Score
- Jenny Hval
- Original Title
- Brave New Love
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Greece, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Norwegian, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Snowglobe, Garagefilm International, StudioBauhaus, Film Stockholm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Bäck
Maria Bäck
Jenny Hval
Maria von Hausswolff
Julius Krebs Damsbo
Anna-Maria Kantarius, Mikkel Jersin, Katrin Pors, Eva Jakobsen
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Bäck
Director
Maria Bäck
Writer
Anna-Maria Kantarius
Producer
Maria von Hausswolff
Director of Photography
Julius Krebs Damsbo
Editor
Elle Furudahl
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brave New Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brave New Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brave New Love about?
Hypnotherapist Kate lives with her husband, Orla, and their daughter, Athena, while simultaneously maintaining a deeply romantic - and highly secret - relationship with Andreas. As a role model to her daughter, she struggles to navigate her existential quest - a journey filled with body fluids, intimacy, Greek mythology, laughter, madness, and clumsiness. We follow Kate through darkness and sunshine in this erotic, existential modern love story, as she battles society’s norms and dares to redefine the rules of love.
Who directed Brave New Love?
Brave New Love was directed by Maria Bäck.
Who stars in Brave New Love?
The principal cast of Brave New Love includes Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Simon Sears, Anders Danielsen Lie, Noemi Carbone Mannov, Angeliki Papoulia.
When was Brave New Love released and how long is it?
Brave New Love was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Brave New Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brave New Love was composed by Jenny Hval.