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IMDbPost Production20272h 0mDenmark

The Closed Book

Den lukkede bog

“A story of unrequited love, of goals and means, idealism and cowardice. But above all, it is a captivating story about mastering life.”

Synopsis

An old woman, who lives alone in a large apartment in Copenhagen, dies in 1933. In her apartment hangs a painting of a young, red-haired, smiling woman.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charlotte Sieling
Screenplay & Story
Jette Anne Kaarsbøl, Charlotte Sieling
Original Title
Den lukkede bog
Country of Origin
Denmark
Spoken Languages
Danish
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
SF Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charlotte Sieling

Screenplay & Story

Jette Anne Kaarsbøl, Charlotte Sieling

Producers

Mette Marie Munch-Petersen, Lars Bredo Rahbek

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jette Anne Kaarsbøl

Department Leadership Roster

Charlotte Sieling

Charlotte Sieling

Director

Charlotte Sieling

Charlotte Sieling

Writer

Mette Marie Munch-Petersen

Producer

Lars Bredo Rahbek

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Closed Book.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Closed Book

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Closed Book about?

An old woman, who lives alone in a large apartment in Copenhagen, dies in 1933. In her apartment hangs a painting of a young, red-haired, smiling woman.

Who directed The Closed Book?

The Closed Book was directed by Charlotte Sieling.

Who stars in The Closed Book?

The principal cast of The Closed Book includes Alba August, Gustav Lindh, Iben Hjejle, Ellen Hillingsø, Tammi Øst.

When was The Closed Book released and how long is it?

The Closed Book was released in 2027 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Is The Closed Book based on a book or true story?

The Closed Book is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jette Anne Kaarsbøl".