Daddy (2020)

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Brendan, an American anthropologist, used to wander the planet exploring human nature in all its forms and beauty. But today, he has to embark on a very different project. After falling in love with a Danish woman, he ends up a stay-at-home dad of two toddlers in Copenhagen, and his own boring life as a caregiver becomes his only object of study. Once unable to conform to a conventional lifestyle, he now discovers the few joys and many hardships of child rearing, as well as the bizarre culture of hygge that surrounds him. Abandoned by his mother as a kid, Brendan swore to never inflict the same trauma on his children, but he suddenly understands the prison she found herself in: “We need to find another word than love for this,” he ponders. Filmed over five years, this tragicomic diary is a relatable, taboo-free look at the exquisite torture of parenthood.

Director: Lars Emil Leonhard, Brendan Cooner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Editing: Lars Emil Leonhard, Brendan Cooner
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daddy about?
Brendan, an American anthropologist, used to wander the planet exploring human nature in all its forms and beauty. But today, he has to embark on a very different project. After falling in love with a Danish woman, he ends up a stay-at-home dad of two toddlers in Copenhagen, and his own boring life as a caregiver becomes his only object of study. Once unable to conform to a conventional lifestyle, he now discovers the few joys and many hardships of child rearing, as well as the bizarre culture of hygge that surrounds him. Abandoned by his mother as a kid, Brendan swore to never inflict the same trauma on his children, but he suddenly understands the prison she found herself in: “We need to find another word than love for this,” he ponders. Filmed over five years, this tragicomic diary is a relatable, taboo-free look at the exquisite torture of parenthood.
Who directed Daddy?
Daddy was directed by Lars Emil Leonhard, Brendan Cooner.
Who stars in Daddy?
Daddy stars Brendan Cooney, Ida Buhl.
How long is Daddy?
Daddy has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Daddy?
Daddy is a Documentary film.
Where was Daddy produced?
Daddy was produced in Denmark.