Mathias Broe

Johan, a gay man in Copenhagen, revels in nightlife until meeting William, a transgender man. Their profound love challenges societal norms surrounding gender, identity, and relationships.

A short film that delves into the complexities of sexuality and societal expectations. Eva, a 44-year-old writer in a traditional family, experiences a profound shift when her daughter's teacher, Solvej, sparks unexpected and rapidly shifting feelings within her. Fascinated and somewhat apprehensive about the intensity of her newfound attraction, Eva grapples with the whirlwind of emotions as she navigates this uncharted territory.

Though they are strangers to each other, three young men trapped in the ruins of an amphitheatre reveal their innermost shame, fears and secrets to break free and accept their fluid sexuality. By taking its starting point in the bisexual man, the conversation turns into a broader inquiry into gender and sexuality and becomes an existential portrait making to reframe our general understanding of men.

Once again Mads is forced to walk home because his big brother, Anders, is running late. Finally Anders arrives, but during a stop on the drive back home to their father, Mads is confronted with the questionable path that Anders is heading down. When an unforeseen collision with a deer occurs, their relationship is tossed around on the highway.

The film is a comedy drama about a young woman, Laura, who has distanced herself from her family in the country to settle in Copenhagen as an author and live the artistic bohemian life she has always dreamed of. When she, with much reluctance, goes back home for her brother’s wedding, she realises that he is about to marry her childhood enemy, Catrine. At the same time, Laura finds out that Catrine has in fact taken over her place in the family – and what if Laura wants it back … A film about how we, no matter how hard we try, cannot escape from our past, nor from our roots.

Nikoline unfolds female desire in a way that she feels has been lacking. The video is a showdown with society's attempt to tame and reduce women's sexuality to something passively receptive with whore/Madonna complexes and systematic shaming. For Nikoline, the woman is active and volcanic – from smoldering pheromone ecstasy to explosive and untamed wildness.

In a Copenhagen motel, a politician's hookup doesn't go to plan. Meanwhile at a nightclub, a mother and son are connected via song. Whereas in the suburbs, a football team prepares for the big outing - of one of its players. The 5 short films are: Hotel Boy (2018); Poz (2016); Young Man's Dance [Ung mands dans] (2014); Swans [Svans] (2016); Ladyboy (2011).

Mattis feels rejected by his dad and seeks attention from his male dancing teacher. But this night, something is different. Mattis induces a power struggle and when the dancing teacher desperately tries to set boundaries, they both loose control.

Møn Island, Denmark. Sonja asks Anna, an aspiring singer, to visit her childhood friend Julie, Sonja's daughter, who is obsessed with an ancient myth. Anna tries to cheer Julie up and convince her to give up her fantasies. (Remake of the short film “Sombra,” 2017.)

Dana welcomes art student Penelope into her home to do a performance with an open mind. The episode leaves Dana more than confused about what happened today in her apartment, and she goes to Penelope's exhibition to clear her mind.

Mixes fiction and documentary to tell the story of Marc Helt and his first sexual experience with other men, as a healing ritual after a violent hate crime.

What does a kiss mean?

During tender years, a companion can guide you through awkward moments when the heart rules the head, or be a partner in crime in the face of danger. Follow these young men through the highs and lows of early learning, when all around us is new, and peer pressure is at its most pervasive. The 6 short films are: It Was Dark [Il faisait noir] (2015); Suspendu (2015); Keep Going (2016); Headbutt (2017); Out of the Blue [Ud af det blå] (2016); Mars Colony (2020).

The next edition of Altered Innocence's collection of short films is finally here with over three hours of LGBTQ and Coming-of-Age short films in two separately curated programs! Our 'Altered' program is a wild blast of strange and transgressive visions with films about virtual love dolls on a revenge tear, twinks eager to be annihilated, and a lesbian director obsessed with big boobs. The 'Innocence' program is a more tender and subtle program of loveliness with tales about brotherly love, modern transgender life, intergenerational relationships, and boys testing the limits of traditional masculinity.

Foreign Minister Birgitte Nyborg finds her career in jeopardy when a dispute over oil in Greenland threatens to become an international crisis.

Siblings Eva and Mads battle personal demons – Eva's crumbling business and secret affair, Mads's descent into addiction – as they strive to break free from destructive patterns, testing the limits of familial bonds.