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Marie Kroyer
Marie Krøyer is hailed as “the most beautiful woman in Europe” and leads a happy marriage life with her husband the great Danish painter P.S. Krøyer and an adorable daughter. However, not everything in her world is as perfect as it seems, and Marie’s life is crumbling as her dreams of a beloved wife, good mother and successful artist are unfulfilled. After hospitalizing her mentally ill husband Marie leaves for vacation, and in search for peace and comfort she finds herself falling in love with the young composer Hugo Alfven. Once again, internationally acclaimed Bille August exhibits the weaknesses of human beings in comparison to the ruthless nature. The grandeur scenery of deserted Scandinavian oceans speaks in volumes for the protagonists living in silence despite their lives being full of pains.
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Plot Summary
The film chronicles the life of Marie Triepcke Krøyer, a beautiful and talented Danish painter who became the wife of the famous Skagen painter P.S. Krøyer. It delves into their passionate but tumultuous marriage, her unfulfilled artistic ambitions, and her eventual affair with the Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén, leading to a complex and ultimately tragic personal story.
Critical Reception
Marie Krøyer received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual beauty, strong performances, particularly from Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Marie, and its sensitive portrayal of a complex historical figure. Some noted its deliberate pacing, but overall it was seen as a compelling and moving biopic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning cinematography and evocative period detail.
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen's performance as Marie Krøyer was widely acclaimed.
Some viewers found the pacing slow but appreciated the emotional depth.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress (Birgitte Hjort Sørensen) and Best Cinematography at the Robert Awards (Denmark).
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Denmark and Sweden, including many of the actual places where the Krøyers lived and worked, to authentically capture the era and atmosphere.
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