The Pact (2021)
Aged 63, Karen Blixen is at the pinnacle of her fame and next in line to win the Nobel Prize for literature. It has been 17 years since she gave up her famous farm in Africa, only to return to Denmark with her life in ruins. Devastated by syphilis and having lost the love of her life, she has reinvented herself as a literary sensation. One day, she meets a talented 30-year-old poet whom she promises literary stardom if he in return will obey her unconditionally, even at the cost of him losing everything else in his life.
Director: Bille August
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 5, 2021
Cast
- Birthe Neumann - Karen Blixen
- Simon Bennebjerg - Thorkild Bjørnvig
- Nanna Skaarup Voss - Grete
- Asta Kamma August - Benedicte
- Anders Heinrichsen - Knud W. Jensen
- Marie Mondrup - Fru Carlsen
- Kurt Dreyer - Heinrich
Screenplay
Production: SF Studios Production, MOTOR
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pact about?
- Aged 63, Karen Blixen is at the pinnacle of her fame and next in line to win the Nobel Prize for literature. It has been 17 years since she gave up her famous farm in Africa, only to return to Denmark with her life in ruins. Devastated by syphilis and having lost the love of her life, she has reinvented herself as a literary sensation. One day, she meets a talented 30-year-old poet whom she promises literary stardom if he in return will obey her unconditionally, even at the cost of him losing everything else in his life.
- Who directed The Pact?
- The Pact was directed by Bille August.
- Who stars in The Pact?
- The Pact stars Birthe Neumann, Simon Bennebjerg, Nanna Skaarup Voss, Asta Kamma August, Anders Heinrichsen, Marie Mondrup.
- How long is The Pact?
- The Pact has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Pact?
- The Pact is a Drama film.
- Where was The Pact produced?
- The Pact was produced in Denmark.