Queen for a Day (2013)

Queen for a Day (2013) poster

In Sara's class, the popular kids, also known as the kings and queens, are subjected to daily humiliations, which include having their pants pulled down or water thrown on them, but this is only a sign of their elevated status. Sara is the only blond and blue-eyed girl in her class, and she is completely overlooked by the kings and queens who do not have blond hair and blue eyes. She has a secret crush on one of the kings, who is way out of her league, and she doesn't have any friends either, but would like to become friends with Karen, also an outsider who aspires to a better status. One day, Sara eyes an opportunity to boost her popularity by humiliating herself and thereby become queen. Karen instantly becomes her friend, she seems to catch the eye of her kingly crush and popularity appears within her reach. However, her happiness is short-lived, and in the end she learns a far more valuable lesson than how to be queen for a day.

Director: Marianne Hansen
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Povl Kristian
Cinematography: George Oliver
Editing: Birger Møller Jensen
Production: M&M Productions, Wisdom Bell Productions, Det Danske Filmværksted
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Budget: $3,000
Original Language: da

Themes

A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame, Youth and Joyful Discoveries

Keywords

denmark, copenhagen, denmark, identity, bullying, school party, coming of age, prejudice, school, social status, humiliation, first love, ethnic diversity, odd one out, short film

More Films by Director: Marianne Hansen
More Films in Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Queen for a Day about?
In Sara's class, the popular kids, also known as the kings and queens, are subjected to daily humiliations, which include having their pants pulled down or water thrown on them, but this is only a sign of their elevated status. Sara is the only blond and blue-eyed girl in her class, and she is completely overlooked by the kings and queens who do not have blond hair and blue eyes. She has a secret crush on one of the kings, who is way out of her league, and she doesn't have any friends either, but would like to become friends with Karen, also an outsider who aspires to a better status. One day, Sara eyes an opportunity to boost her popularity by humiliating herself and thereby become queen. Karen instantly becomes her friend, she seems to catch the eye of her kingly crush and popularity appears within her reach. However, her happiness is short-lived, and in the end she learns a far more valuable lesson than how to be queen for a day.
Who directed Queen for a Day?
Queen for a Day was directed by Marianne Hansen.
Who stars in Queen for a Day?
Queen for a Day stars Rosalina Krøyer, Mira Balloli, Julia Gormsen, Sofia Bedjaoui, Josephine Perle Voss, Casper Buddig.
How long is Queen for a Day?
Queen for a Day has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Queen for a Day?
Queen for a Day is a Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family film.
What is the budget of Queen for a Day?
Queen for a Day had a budget of $3,000.
Where was Queen for a Day produced?
Queen for a Day was produced in Denmark.
What are the themes of Queen for a Day?
The themes of Queen for a Day include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame, Youth and Joyful Discoveries.