Knight of Fortune

Ridder Lykke

Directed by Lasse Lyskjær Noer

2022

Drama

25 min

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Denmark

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Color

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Danish

poster

Synopsis

The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, this is too much for Karl to face. It is much easier to fix a broken lamp. A chance encounter with a stranger will help him face his pain.

Achievements

2024 Oscar Nominee in the Best Live-Action Short Film Category

Relevant Details

Watch it on Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/knightoffortune

Quotes

“Knight of Fortune” shows that in sharing the most intimate and often frightening moments with one another, people in mourning can take solace in one another, and maybe even laugh. - The New Yorker

Festivals

2022

  • Odense International Film Festival | •

2023

  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | International Competition • Jury Special Mention

2024

  • Academy Awards | Best Live Action Short Film - Nomination •

Cast & Crew

Cast:
Leif Andrée, Jens Jørn Spottag, Jesper Lohmann, Dick Kaysø, Oliver Due
Cinematographer:
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Editor:
Simon Dræby Carstens
Sound design & mix:
Freja Printz Ringbæk
Music:
Mathias Mikkelsen
Producer:
Christian Norlyk, Kim Magnusson
Production Company:
Jalabert Production I/S, M&M Productions

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