The Pact
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Synopsis
Aged 63, Karen Blixen is at the pinnacle of her fame and next in line to win the Nobel Prize for literature. It has been 17 years since she gave up her famous farm in Africa, only to return to Denmark with her life in ruins. Devastated by syphilis and having lost the love of her life, she has reinvented herself as a literary sensation. One day, she meets a talented 30-year-old poet whom she promises literary stardom if he in return will obey her unconditionally, even at the cost of him losing everything else in his life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-01
Top Cast
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Birthe Neumann
Karen Blixen
Simon Bennebjerg
Thorkild Bjørnvig
Nanna Skaarup Voss
Grete
Asta Kamma August
Benedicte
Anders Heinrichsen
Knud W. Jensen
Marie Mondrup
Fru Carlsen
Kurt Dreyer
Heinrich
Jytte Kvinesdal
Sygeplejerske
Téo Lepetit
Fransk kulturelite
Susanne Bruhn
Dansk kulturelite
Bjarne Jønsson
Dansk kulturelite
Nathan Benson
Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scandinavian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 11, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Torpe
- Original Score
- Frédéric Vercheval
- Original Title
- Pagten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios Production, MOTOR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Christian Torpe, Thorkild Bjørnvig, Niels Barfoed
Frédéric Vercheval
Manuel Alberto Claro
Anne Østerud, Janus Billeskov Jansen, Carla Luffe Heintzelmann
Jesper Morthorst, Karin Trolle, Lars Bredo Rahbek, Lars Bjørn Hansen
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Jesper Morthorst
Producer
Christian Torpe
Screenplay
Karin Trolle
Producer
Manuel Alberto Claro
Director of Photography
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Anne Østerud
Editor
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Frédéric Vercheval
Original Music Composer
Dennis Albrethsen
Stunt Coordinator
Carla Luffe Heintzelmann
Editor
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What is The Pact about?
Aged 63, Karen Blixen is at the pinnacle of her fame and next in line to win the Nobel Prize for literature. It has been 17 years since she gave up her famous farm in Africa, only to return to Denmark with her life in ruins. Devastated by syphilis and having lost the love of her life, she has reinvented herself as a literary sensation. One day, she meets a talented 30-year-old poet whom she promises literary stardom if he in return will obey her unconditionally, even at the cost of him losing everything else in his life.
Who directed The Pact?
The Pact was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in The Pact?
The principal cast of The Pact includes Birthe Neumann, Simon Bennebjerg, Nanna Skaarup Voss, Asta Kamma August, Anders Heinrichsen.
When was The Pact released and how long is it?
The Pact was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pact?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pact was composed by Frédéric Vercheval.
Is The Pact based on a book or true story?
The Pact is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thorkild Bjørnvig", Novel: "Niels Barfoed".