Question 1

What is the Danish title of 'In a Better World' and how does its meaning differ from the English title?

Accepted Answer

The Danish title 'Hævnen' translates to 'Revenge', emphasizing the film's severeness, while the English title 'In a Better World' highlights its hopefulness, as noted by director Susanne Bier.

Question 2

Which real-life detail about Elias' braces was incorporated into the film's bullying scenes?

Accepted Answer

Elias' braces were actor Markus Rygaard's own braces, not props. The bullies' 'rat face' insult was devised after casting, based on his appearance.

Question 3

What story does Christian read at his mother's funeral in the film?

Accepted Answer

Christian reads Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Nightingale' at his mother's funeral.

Question 4

How quickly did 'In a Better World' become profitable in Danish cinemas?

Accepted Answer

The film turned a profit in just three weeks in Danish cinemas, according to the studio Zentropa.

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured 'In a Better World' in 2010 and 2011?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival and São Paulo International Film Festival in 2010, and SXSW Film Festival and Transilvania International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 6

What is the Danish title of 'In a Better World' and how does its meaning differ from the English title?

Accepted Answer

The Danish title 'Hævnen' translates to 'Revenge', emphasizing the film's severeness, while the English title 'In a Better World' highlights its hopefulness, as noted by director Susanne Bier.

Question 7

Which real-life detail about Elias' braces was used in the film?

Accepted Answer

Elias' braces were actor Markus Rygaard's own braces, not props, and the bullies' 'rat face' insult was devised after casting to reflect bullying over the braces.

Question 8

What story does Christian read at his mother's funeral?

Accepted Answer

Christian reads Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Nightingale' at his mother's funeral.

Question 9

How quickly did 'In a Better World' become profitable in Danish cinemas?

Accepted Answer

The film turned a profit in just three weeks in Danish cinemas, according to the studio Zentropa.

Question 10

Which major international film festivals featured 'In a Better World'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010 and the SXSW Film Festival in 2011, among others.

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