Before the Frost
Drama
The film takes place somewhere in the Danish countryside in the middle of the 19th century. Here within a small Danish peasant family, harsh circumstances reign. With the prospect of yet another tough winter, the farmer Jens faces an unbearable choice. If the family is to survive the winter, he must settle an agreement with the rich farmer nearby and forsake his own moral as well as his most precious possession, in an effort to secure them all a better life.
VIBE
A stark, unflinching look at survival in 19th-century rural Denmark. The film's oppressive atmosphere and moral quandaries create a deeply affecting, albeit difficult, viewing experience. It’s a quiet, character-driven drama that lingers long after the credits roll.
bleaksombertenseheartbreakingslow-burnperiod dramanaturalisticarthousesurvivalmoralitysacrificepoverty
