Empire (2023)
As a “free colored” woman, Anna Elizabeth Heegaard is wealthy and owns her own slaves when she begins a love affair with the Danish colony’s governor-general Peter von Scholten. During communal feasts, they discuss social reforms while a slave boy hangs above the table and cools the diners with a feather. And in the shadows, whispers begin of a slave revolt.
Director: Frederikke Aspöck
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 20, 2023
Cast
- Anna Neye Poulsen - Anna
- Sara Fanta Traore - Petrine
- Claus Riis Østergaard - Peter Von Scholten
- Jesper Groth - Admiral Irminger
- Tyler Errol Murray - Frederik
- Caroline Henderson - Gudrun
- James L. Sampson - Tom
- Søs Sif Thiele - Mrs. Nielsen
- Jesper Asholt - Mr. Nielsen
- Anders Brink Madsen - Mr. Hagensen
Screenplay
Music: Rasmus Bille Bähncke
Editing: Martin Schade
Production: Meta Film, Brain Academy, Seven Islands Film, DR, SF Studios, SVT
Country: Denmark, Spain, Sweden
Language: Dansk, English
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Frederikke Aspöck
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Empire about?
- As a “free colored” woman, Anna Elizabeth Heegaard is wealthy and owns her own slaves when she begins a love affair with the Danish colony’s governor-general Peter von Scholten. During communal feasts, they discuss social reforms while a slave boy hangs above the table and cools the diners with a feather. And in the shadows, whispers begin of a slave revolt.
- Who directed Empire?
- Empire was directed by Frederikke Aspöck.
- Who stars in Empire?
- Empire stars Anna Neye Poulsen, Sara Fanta Traore, Claus Riis Østergaard, Jesper Groth, Tyler Errol Murray, Caroline Henderson.
- How long is Empire?
- Empire has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Empire?
- Empire is a Drama, Comedy, History film.
- Where was Empire produced?
- Empire was produced in Denmark, Spain, Sweden.