As a seasoned gamer of international cinema, I’ve seen my fair share of films that tackle complex societal issues with raw authenticity and emotional depth. The Girl With the Needle, set against the backdrop of 1919 Copenhagen, promises to be one such film.
2025 Oscars: Denmark chooses Magnus von Horn’s historical drama, “The Girl With the Needle,” to represent it in the category of Best International Feature.
performing an abortion using a knitting needle or working with a shady adoption agency operating on the backstreets.
The movie titled “The Girl With the Needle” made its debut in competition at Cannes and recently held its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The film, praised by critics as a “dark, timely Danish drama” with a climax that’s as tense as a taut piano wire (according to THR‘s review), has been receiving positive acclaim due to its subject matter and timing. Given these factors, it’s likely that “The Girl With the Needle” will be a formidable contender in the International Feature category.
Mubi secured the distribution rights for the movie “The Girl With the Needle” in a widespread agreement following the Cannes Film Festival. These rights cover regions such as North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, and India.
Denmark consistently exceeds expectations at the Oscars, having received 14 nominations and winning 4 awards, the latest being Thomas Vinterberg’s “Another Round” in 2021.
The deadline for submissions for the 96th Oscars is Nov. 14, 2024. The shortlist for best international feature contenders will be announced Dec. 17. Nominations will be announced Jan. 17, 2025. The 2025 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2.
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2024-09-19 11:55