It Takes a Family
De skygger vi arver
Synopsis
It Takes A Family is a complex, personal story about the director’s family, its secrets and repressed memories. Susanne Kovács knows that her paternal grandparents survived the Holocaust and fled to Denmark to begin a new life. The Hungarian couple kept their own story under lock and key throughout their lives and focused on immersing themselves into Danish everyday life as quickly as possible. A picture book life, seen from the outside. To escape the memory of death, they smiled and remained silent. If no one sees the darkness, they hoped, normality becomes possible. However the unsaid did not fade but grew and finally began to darken the present. Now, Susanne wants to break the silence. But her probing questions bring back painful memories. Is she at all allowed to dig into a family history that holds so many ghosts from the past? And maybe there is more than one truth?
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DOK.fest München @home 2020 | IT TAKES A FAMILY | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanne Kovács
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanne Kovács
- Original Score
- Povl Kristian
- Original Title
- De skygger vi arver
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Copenhagen Film Company Short & Doc, Way Creative Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanne Kovács
Susanne Kovács
Povl Kristian
Susanne Kovács, Casper Høyberg
Marion Tuor
Ulrik Gutkin
Department Leadership Roster
Susanne Kovács
Director
Ulrik Gutkin
Producer
Marion Tuor
Editor
Susanne Kovács
Writer
Susanne Kovács
Director of Photography
Casper Høyberg
Director of Photography
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What is It Takes a Family about?
It Takes A Family is a complex, personal story about the director’s family, its secrets and repressed memories. Susanne Kovács knows that her paternal grandparents survived the Holocaust and fled to Denmark to begin a new life. The Hungarian couple kept their own story under lock and key throughout their lives and focused on immersing themselves into Danish everyday life as quickly as possible. A picture book life, seen from the outside. To escape the memory of death, they smiled and remained silent. If no one sees the darkness, they hoped, normality becomes possible. However the unsaid did not fade but grew and finally began to darken the present. Now, Susanne wants to break the silence. But her probing questions bring back painful memories. Is she at all allowed to dig into a family history that holds so many ghosts from the past? And maybe there is more than one truth?
Who directed It Takes a Family?
It Takes a Family was directed by Susanne Kovács.
Who stars in It Takes a Family?
The principal cast of It Takes a Family includes Susanne Kovács.
When was It Takes a Family released and how long is it?
It Takes a Family was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for It Takes a Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Takes a Family was composed by Povl Kristian.