The Banality of Grief
Synopsis
Since the 1970s, the travelling and extremely productive film poet Jon Bang Carlsen has created an extensive body of work with a creative and personal look at the world, with the staged documentary as his preferred form. When his beloved wife passes away, he reaches for filmmaking as a way to give his grief a form. ‘The Banality of Grief’ is a cinematic love letter to a loved one and to the places where they shared their lives for 35 years. South Africa, the USA, their shared home by the water. The boundaries between past and present end in an impressionistic and deeply personal film, where existential and artistic thoughts are countered by new impressions, which testify that life is the greatest of them all. Jon Bang Carlsen is a rare and precious figure in Danish cinema. An adventurer with an ever-recording camera, who directs his gaze outwards even when his thoughts are turned inwards.
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Bang Carlsen
- Original Title
- The Banality of Grief
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- C&C Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Bang Carlsen
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Bang Carlsen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Banality of Grief.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Banality of Grief
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What is The Banality of Grief about?
Since the 1970s, the travelling and extremely productive film poet Jon Bang Carlsen has created an extensive body of work with a creative and personal look at the world, with the staged documentary as his preferred form. When his beloved wife passes away, he reaches for filmmaking as a way to give his grief a form. ‘The Banality of Grief’ is a cinematic love letter to a loved one and to the places where they shared their lives for 35 years. South Africa, the USA, their shared home by the water. The boundaries between past and present end in an impressionistic and deeply personal film, where existential and artistic thoughts are countered by new impressions, which testify that life is the greatest of them all. Jon Bang Carlsen is a rare and precious figure in Danish cinema. An adventurer with an ever-recording camera, who directs his gaze outwards even when his thoughts are turned inwards.
Who directed The Banality of Grief?
The Banality of Grief was directed by Jon Bang Carlsen.
Who stars in The Banality of Grief?
The principal cast of The Banality of Grief includes Not specified.
When was The Banality of Grief released and how long is it?
The Banality of Grief was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.