Beast
Synopsis
Ten year old Benjamin and his mother live on an isolated farm under the violent reign of his father. Mother takes the beating and tries to cover up to keep things normal. But when Benjamin one day witnesses this beating, his suspicions are turned into facts. Benjamin wants his father to apologize to his mother for hitting her. Benjamin naively believes that things can be set straight with words alone. When Benjamin worsens the situation by taking his father's puppy as a hostage things escalate to a point where his mother has to step up and do what she should have done a long time ago.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Pedersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Troels Faber, Lars Pedersen
- Original Title
- Beast
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Picturewise Film, Filmværkstedet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Pedersen
Troels Faber, Lars Pedersen
Troels Faber
Department Leadership Roster
Troels Faber
Writer
Lars Pedersen
Director
Troels Faber
Producer
Lars Pedersen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beast
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What is Beast about?
Ten year old Benjamin and his mother live on an isolated farm under the violent reign of his father. Mother takes the beating and tries to cover up to keep things normal. But when Benjamin one day witnesses this beating, his suspicions are turned into facts. Benjamin wants his father to apologize to his mother for hitting her. Benjamin naively believes that things can be set straight with words alone. When Benjamin worsens the situation by taking his father's puppy as a hostage things escalate to a point where his mother has to step up and do what she should have done a long time ago.
Who directed Beast?
Beast was directed by Lars Pedersen.
Who stars in Beast?
The principal cast of Beast includes Anne Louise Hassing, Lars Bom, Frederik Tingsø, Kenzo.
When was Beast released and how long is it?
Beast was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 15m.