Svend (2011)

For two years, director Anne Wivel and her camera followed her husband, the prominent Danish politician Svend Auken. The initial aim was to portray a modern, idealistic politician with great visions for the future. But during shooting, Auken contracted cancer, and the film became a portrayal of the politician, husband and father who feels his life is fading away, even if his work here is not yet finished.

Director: Anne Wivel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
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Production: Barok Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Keywords

politician

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Svend about?
For two years, director Anne Wivel and her camera followed her husband, the prominent Danish politician Svend Auken. The initial aim was to portray a modern, idealistic politician with great visions for the future. But during shooting, Auken contracted cancer, and the film became a portrayal of the politician, husband and father who feels his life is fading away, even if his work here is not yet finished.
Who directed Svend?
Svend was directed by Anne Wivel.
Who stars in Svend?
Svend stars Svend Auken.
How long is Svend?
Svend has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Svend?
Svend is a Documentary film.
Where was Svend produced?
Svend was produced in Denmark.