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The Miracle in Valby
14 year old Sven is a technical genius, who has rebuilt an old caravan into a radio communication center. Via radio he is in contact with his father, who works at a big ship at the other side of the globe. One day the radio communication is suddenly interrupted by something which sounds like a Latin mass. In school Sven attends a lesson about radio-astronomy. The teacher explains that astronomers can receive radio waves that are thousand years old. Sven understands that the Latin mass he heard was transmitted to him from another age. He gets curious and starts making experiments by connecting his radio kit to bigger aerials. When he sits in the caravan together with his friends Bo and Petra, they not only hear the Latin mass on his radio, but the whole caravan is turned into a time-machine that brings them to the Middle Ages. They get in trouble with some warriors, who capture Petra, while Sven and Bo escape with the help of their time-machine...
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Plot Summary
A young boy, confused and fascinated by the apparent miracles happening around him, embarks on a quest to find the truth behind these events. As he delves deeper, he begins to question his own perceptions and the nature of reality itself. The film blends elements of childhood wonder with a mature exploration of faith and doubt.
Critical Reception
The Miracle in Valby was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its whimsical storytelling and thoughtful exploration of faith. Critics lauded its unique blend of childhood innocence and mature themes, though some found the pacing occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative and unique narrative.
Appreciated for its charming portrayal of childhood curiosity.
Noted for its ability to blend fantasy with relatable human emotions.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's imaginative and heartwarming qualities, particularly its appeal to a sense of wonder.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the Valby district of Copenhagen, Denmark, which gives the movie its title.
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