Kontra (2024)
The extrovert, yet slightly naive Fanny (18) has just relocated to a new high school and is struggling to navigate the social hierarchy where status and likeability seems to be measured only by cute outfits, going to the right parties, and having enough followers. Fanny desperately tries to find acceptance but after a humiliating night, she decides to join forces with Lilja (18), the class’s unapproachable, yet confident outsider. The encounter with Lilja turns Fanny’s world upside down, marking the beginning of a whirlwind friendship journey between the two. With a defiant attitude and without looking back, the girls venture out of their high school microcosm and embarks on a fast-paced journey. But climbing the social ladder requires sacrifices, and the girls struggle to not lose themselves in the process.
Cast
- Anna Lehrmann - Lilja
- Andrea Hjejle - Fanny
- Safina Coster-Waldau - Asta
- Ingrid Bjerg-Raft - Sofie
- Signe Ida Poulsen - Ellie
- Kasper Leisner - Thomas
- Sammi Kimathi Aziz Bajuni - Sammi
- Laki Abdi Farah Awale - Frida
- Nikoline Mejnert Smith - Kajsa
- Amalie Sophie Basse - Frederikke
Screenplay
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
high school, bullying, school party, youth culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kontra about?
- The extrovert, yet slightly naive Fanny (18) has just relocated to a new high school and is struggling to navigate the social hierarchy where status and likeability seems to be measured only by cute outfits, going to the right parties, and having enough followers. Fanny desperately tries to find acceptance but after a humiliating night, she decides to join forces with Lilja (18), the class’s unapproachable, yet confident outsider. The encounter with Lilja turns Fanny’s world upside down, marking the beginning of a whirlwind friendship journey between the two. With a defiant attitude and without looking back, the girls venture out of their high school microcosm and embarks on a fast-paced journey. But climbing the social ladder requires sacrifices, and the girls struggle to not lose themselves in the process.
- Who directed Kontra?
- Kontra was directed by Jonas Risvig.
- Who stars in Kontra?
- Kontra stars Anna Lehrmann, Andrea Hjejle, Safina Coster-Waldau, Ingrid Bjerg-Raft, Signe Ida Poulsen, Kasper Leisner.
- How long is Kontra?
- Kontra has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Kontra?
- Kontra is a Drama film.
- Where was Kontra produced?
- Kontra was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of Kontra?
- The themes of Kontra include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.