The Penultimate
Den Næstsidste
Synopsis
The film is a Kafkaesque tale of an insignificant Water Inspector who arrives at a giant remote building in order to register the residents’ water meters. Before he knows of it, he finds himself trapped inside the building facing an “Alice in NO-Wonderland”-like maze of obstacles. In his attempt to escape, perception of reality, the rational, and the remnants of his human existence is turned upside down.
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Joen Højerslev
Vandaflæseren
Joen Bille
Revisoren
Anne Fletting
Bruden
Malene Melsen
Den forpinte
Anders Plougman
Niels Ploughman
Silas Kappendrup
Claudia Gregersen
Hanne Uldal
Jonas Munck Hansen
Stine Schrøder Jensen
Ina-Miriam Rosenbaum
Noah Rubæk Sørensen
Noah Philip Breding Flaier
Rasmus Braun
Jesper Balle
Tonny Larsen
Bodil Theill Magasin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Kærup Hjort
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas Kærup Hjort
- Original Title
- Den Næstsidste
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Tambo Film, Chezville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas Kærup Hjort
Jonas Kærup Hjort
Jacob Sofussen
Jonas Kærup Hjort
Rikke Tambo Andersen
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Kærup Hjort
Director
Jonas Kærup Hjort
Writer
Jacob Sofussen
Director of Photography
Rikke Tambo Andersen
Producer
Jonas Kærup Hjort
Editor
Kristina Kovacs
Production Design
Sabine Hviid
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Penultimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Penultimate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Penultimate about?
The film is a Kafkaesque tale of an insignificant Water Inspector who arrives at a giant remote building in order to register the residents’ water meters. Before he knows of it, he finds himself trapped inside the building facing an “Alice in NO-Wonderland”-like maze of obstacles. In his attempt to escape, perception of reality, the rational, and the remnants of his human existence is turned upside down.
Who directed The Penultimate?
The Penultimate was directed by Jonas Kærup Hjort.
Who stars in The Penultimate?
The principal cast of The Penultimate includes Joen Højerslev, Joen Bille, Anne Fletting, Malene Melsen, Anders Plougman.
When was The Penultimate released and how long is it?
The Penultimate was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.