Knight of Fortune
Ridder Lykke
Synopsis
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Karl to face. Then it's much easier to fix a broken lamp. Karl meets Torben, a destined brother. An absurd, humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief.
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Knight of Fortune | 2024 Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Short | The New Yorker Screening Room
Type: Clip • Published 2023-11-17
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Leif Andrée
Karl
Jens Jørn Spottag
Torben
Jesper Lohmann
Portør
Dick Kaysø
Lotte's Widower
Oliver Due
Trainee Søren
Bodil Lassen
Lotte
Margit Christensen
Karen
Dorte Rømer
Relative 1
Michael Martini
Relative 2
Susanne Storm
Relative 3
Andreas Rasbak
Relative 4
Karina Lundbech Mortensen
Relative 5
Melanie Sørensen
Relative 6
Nadine Sørensen
Relative 7
Virgil Høstrup Damkjær
Relative 8
Release History & Theatrical Window
Odense International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 16, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Lyskjær Noer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lasse Lyskjær Noer
- Original Score
- Mathias Gaarde Mikkelsen
- Original Title
- Ridder Lykke
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Jalabert Production, M&M Productions, Carte Blanche, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje, TV 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Lyskjær Noer
Lasse Lyskjær Noer
Mathias Gaarde Mikkelsen
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Simon Dræby
Christian Norlyk, Kim Magnusson, Kyle Stroud, Francis Chapman, Darren Strowger
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Høstrup
Production Design
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Director of Photography
Lasse Lyskjær Noer
Director
Christian Norlyk
Producer
Simon Dræby
Editor
Lasse Lyskjær Noer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knight of Fortune
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What is Knight of Fortune about?
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Karl to face. Then it's much easier to fix a broken lamp. Karl meets Torben, a destined brother. An absurd, humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief.
Who directed Knight of Fortune?
Knight of Fortune was directed by Lasse Lyskjær Noer.
Who stars in Knight of Fortune?
The principal cast of Knight of Fortune includes Leif Andrée, Jens Jørn Spottag, Jesper Lohmann, Dick Kaysø, Oliver Due.
When was Knight of Fortune released and how long is it?
Knight of Fortune was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Knight of Fortune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knight of Fortune was composed by Mathias Gaarde Mikkelsen.