The Danish Girl

2015 · 119 min · EN · R · 7.5 (5,955 votes)

Dir. Tom Hooper · Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ben Whishaw, Sebastian Koch, Pip Torrens · Music Alexandre Desplat

“Find the courage to be yourself.”

Drama

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

VIBE

A deeply felt journey of self-discovery, this film is a tender, melancholic exploration of identity and unwavering love. It feels like a beautifully crafted period piece, rich in emotional depth and visual artistry, inviting quiet contemplation on courage and acceptance.

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