Dear Philipsen.
I assume you have never been to a female prison until today.
But you'll have enough time to get to know female prisons.
From the inside.
Eight years for murder.
That's a long time.
Kira has committed suicide.
She hung herself in her cell tonight.
Damn, Jan. I still love you.
Even if you might have done that to those kids.
Go now, Melinda.
One day I'll go myself. To paraglide.
By the way, the guys at the platform says hello.
Constantin and Philippa are together.
And she's pregnant. With a wonderful daughter.
- They miss you. - Go now, Melinda.
While you still have the last fragments of your femininity left...
...in a summer night.
Goodbye, my little friend.
Phew. Yes, one has to draw one's breath now and then.
It is kind of a soul searcher.
But let's say thanks and hello to our director.
Claus Volter is responsible for this piece. Can you please come up?
Let's give him a big round of applaude. Old boy.
So... I don't want to say very much.
I came straight from the Berlin Festival, so I have a bit of jetlag.
But "The Murderer", that we just saw, is the second film of my trilogy, -
- and monday we start shooting the last one, -
- which is called "The Artist". So I have no time to stand here.
Thanks to my dearest Pernille, my eternal protagonist -
- both on the screen and in real life. It was great working with you.
A pleasure. Pernille would rather not come up here,-
- but let's give her a big round of applause.
I'd also like to thank my producer, Per Schack. It was a pleasure.
I think we have made a small miracle.
- Time for beer and water. Or what? - Yes. In the bar.
Thank you.
Hey!
- Hi, Tom Frej. - Hi, Pernille.
- Good to see you. - Likewise.
- Thanks for tonight. Both of you. - Thank you.
Do you need a taxi? We'll grab the first one arriving, you see.
- We've been waiting. - Yes, of course.
I can't understand that you didn't win in Berlin.
I did win. The prize of the catholic church.
OK. Wow.
There comes one. Tom, it was great. See you.
- Goodbye, Pernille. - We'll talk, won't we?
- Yes, let's talk. - We will.
- People were so wild tonight. - They left so quickly afterwards.
It's midweek. People go to work.
The film takes a bit of time. It has to sink down and settle.
We'll have some raving critics tomorrow.
Six stars everywhere. Masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece.
- It only got four in 'Informasjon'. - They give a maximum of five.
- That's why it only got four. - Nobody reads that shitty paper.
What have you got there? Garden waste, that's number 19.
Hey, what the hell do you think you are doing?
I only dispose of bathroom tiles.
No way! Concrete and bathroom tiles goes in number 8.
- I'm really sorry. - Just remove this shit.
- Go to 10B, sanitary. - Come on.
You have exactly five seconds to remove this shit -
- and place it in 10B.
Or I will get tthat toilet and ram it up your ass.
The rest goes in "small flammables". Have a nice day.
I don't understand people, Klara. They try to cheat all the time.
It's driving me crazy.
- Hey, I was watching a movie. - So so, it's in your basket.
- One can ask beforehand. - Have you got your pills?
No.
- Yes. - Are you nervous?
- For what? - Tomorrow. Brian and Ida.
No, not at all. I am prepared. Quite calm.
But this is the one I shoot with.
Yes, that's a funny one.
There it is.
- It will be all right, Tonny. - Yes.
Feed Chip and Chap, so they don't die during the weekend.
See you tomorrow. Oh no, it's Brian and Ida tomorrow.
- Have a nice weekend, Klara. - Yes.
Goodbye.
Change "Small garden" into "nice, transparent garden".
- "Three roms with a garden view." - Isn't that your brother?
Yes. Replace "needs a caring touch".
Puy "all original materials intact" -
- or "unique opportunity to pot your own personal touch".
Tonny, good seeing you.
Now, you need a job?
- I've got one. - I just had two sales.
One two-rooms at 2,2 and a summer house in the second row at 3,1.
6,4 millions and it's not even midday yet.
- Can I borrow a suit from you? - Why do you need it?
I get Brian and Ida tomorrow. You'll get it back.
- I didn't think you could see them. - Of course I do.
I get to see them once a month for five hours. Part of a settlement.
- That's good. - I want to look my best.
Guess you need more than a suit, Tonny?
It's good that you get to see your children again.
- Will you come visiting soon? - Lend me a suit, you idiot!
Calm, I was just joking. You can have the Armani.
- They are coming now. - Hi, Tanja.
Good morning, Frederik. Do you get any painting done?
- Well, it's not so bad. - It just looked that way.
TV2 told me they'll give me my own book-magazine.
So at the moment, I just relax.
- Hvor many did you beat up today? - I'm on medication.
- Where are you going? - To the movies. I ordered tickets.
- Where are they? - They'll be here soon.
I can't believe you get to do this. If anything happens to them...
Stop it. They're my kids too.
- Hi, dad. - Hi, Ida.
- Hi, dad. - Hi, Brian.
- That's not my name anymore. - Now he's called Gustav.
- Really? - Like Gustav Wied.
- But I'm still Ida. - You'll be back at 18.00 sharp.
Call me if anything happens, Brian.
- Mother. "Gustav". - Sorry, Gusse.
Good bye.
Will you not be staying at the hospital anymore?
- I get a room at the club next week. - Mother says that you're still sick.
That it's only a question of time before you hit someone to hurdy-gurdy land.
I'm saying that I get a room at the club next week
That you can tell your mother from me.
Hell, this old shit.
It will only take a moment.
Go inside. Or you'll catch a cold.
- What are we doing, dad? - We are going to the movies.
I ordered the tickets already. It just needs a good smack.
- Hi. - I ordered three for Tonny.
Two o'clock, "Harry Potter".
- Sorry, you just lost those. - What have we done?
You had to pick them up fiften minutes ago.
That shitty car. We'll have three tickets at the sofas.
The show at two o'clock is sold out, but I have tickets at four o'clock.
That's not possible. Don't you have any seats?
That's what I'm trying to tell.
I want to go to the movies. And eat popcorn.
- Yes, we'll go to the movies. - Buy some other tickets.
- She's already seen it. - But I want to see it again.
What other movies are there? What about "The Murderer"?
- I don't think you want to see that. - It says "masterpiece".
You want to see that one? It's at two o'clock, right?
- We'll show it, but... - Three tickets for that one.
It's good with some culture for the kids, right?
Happy watching, then.
Julie will be blind without an operation.
- How will we get money? - I can work on the platform.
No. You're afraid of that platform.
You mustn't do that. You can't do this to us. I'm afraid.
- I'm afraid of death. - So much fear.
- Yes, and anxiety. - Yes, and anxiety.
Like velvet in a summer night. Yes, in a summer night.
I don't bother seeing this. I'm leaving.
- Why do they say this shit? - Give it a chance.
- Ida likes it. - I'm bored. It is lousy.
Have some popcorn, and let's drink some coke and have a good time.
It might improve.
- There is a dog. - A small dog.
Yes, it's a small dog. It's very cute, isn't it?
The dog must die.
The dog must be sacrificed.
I don't want to watch, daddy.
- Ok, come. Let's leave. - Are we leaving?
We are leaving. Come.
Don't you understand what I'm saying?
- You idiotic ticket-cow. - Excuse me, what's your problem?
The problem is that shitty movie.
I want my money back. 240 kroner for the tickets, -
- 231 kroner for coke, popcorn and sweets. That's 471. Give them to me now.
- Why would I do that? - You write it's a masterpiece.
That's fraud. Do you think we're idiots? Give me the money.
- I can't do that. - Let's leave, dad.
Let dad take care of this, Brian... Gustav.
Nobody screws with me and my children.
- Come, dad, damn it. - Do as your son says.
Or I will have to call the police.
Come now.
No, dad!
Hi, mum, it's Brian.
Can you come and pick us up at the cinema?
Aren't you going to prepare your recordings?
I'm reading, honey...
- Hi, Per. Come in. - Thank you.
- How has it been doing? - Well...
Not worse than last time?
- Hi, Per. - Hi.
- Would you like a glass of water? - Yes, water will be fine.
- Well? - It hasn't been doing very well.
Let's not paint the devil on the wall. Maybe it's just a slow start.
How much have we sold?
- Seven. - That's good.
- You estimated 8500. - You don't understand.
We've sold seven tickets.
Three in Copenhagen. Three in Århus and one in Fyn.
A total of seven.
554 kroner box office.
- That's not possible. - Maybe it will improve tomorrow.
Maybe the weather will worsen. I's been sunny everywhere.
People don't go to the movies then.. You know that. Thank you.
So, how many tickets have been sold?
- Seven. - Seven? That's great.
You never sold that much. What's the problem?
- How many cinemas show the movie? - 35.
That's not possible.
I just said that. There is no reason for you to repeat it.
Sorry.
I'll be getting home. I have to make some phone calls tomorrow.
There is no reason for anyone to show up at work on monday.
- What do you mean? - We can't continue...?
You're not saying this to me, Per.
You can't say that. We've been waiting six months for this.
- We start monday! - Should I sell my summer house?
It is a trilogy! We're making a trilogy, Per!
Of course we'll do it, Claus.
Don't give me that kind of shock, Per.
- How the... - Good bye, Per.
How sad for him.
He bets money. Our bet is artistic.
PH once said: "The idea of art is"... Do you listen?
"The idea of art is to not give the audience what they like."
I still feel sorry for him.
Then you should also feel sorry for all the birds, and the deformed kids.
Shall we eat out tonight? I don't feel like... I want pasta.
- Tonny, Tonny, Tonny. - I apologize, Tim.
Don't apologize to me. You're the victim.
- What's happening? - They've asked for a reevaluation.
They want a new mental examination.
- Shit. - Take it easy.
The cinema only wants a new window and a new doll, and then it's ok.
I don't know if Tanja will demand that you're not to see the kids.
That will not help me.
- You broke the cinema in front of them. - I did not.
- I did not touch anybody. - Do you remember to take your medicine?
They said it was a masterpiece. Like getting dogshit -
- when you ordered a steak? Ida was crying, man.
471 kroner. Just like that.
We'll get you out, and then find a new place for you to stay.
- I got the room at the club. - Not anymore.
When you don't pick up the key, you lose it.
- Where the hell am I to live now? - At work, in the car.
Many do that. We just need to get you out.
- Thanks. - In the car, man.
This sucks.
Big time.
This is Tanja. Hello? Hello?
Don't call again, Tonny.
The kids are not here, and you are to leave us alone. Good bye.
- Low battery on mine as well. - This old shit.
Cheap shit.
Claus, this premiere weekend your movie achieved a sad record.
Only 22 sold tickets. How do you feel?
Nothing. I don't make movies to please the audience.
The critics here at home were overjoyed, -
- and in Berlin it won a prize.
Maybe it's just "little Denmark" that don't understand what I make.
But it's also "little Denmark's" critics that praised the movie.
In american and french papers your movie is characterized as without talent.
- Those are hard words. - I don't want to comment on this.
I don't consider New York Times to be a very accurate paper.
- It is american. - What will you do now?
We will continue with the last movie of the trilogy, "The artist".
We start shooting tomorrow in front of Rosenborg.
People are welcome to watch. We're short of many...
- Extras. - Yes.
Come to Rosenborg tomorrow, if you want to be an extra in the movie.
Isn't this program made at the Central Station?
Good Evening Denmark? Yes, inside the Central Station.
I'll take a ride.
- Hi, can I help you? - Is Claus Volter still here?
- No, he just left. - Really.
Yes. I think I made some good statements.
Let's just meet tomorrow?
Goodbye.
If you want a taxi, I'm getting the first one. I've been waiting.
You are Claus Volter, right?
You need to have something to write with yourself.
- Do you have a pen? - For what?
- What do you want? - Listen to me.
I may lose the right to see my kids because of you.
Meanwhile you can pay me back 471 kroner you owe me.
- I don't wanna hear more shit. - What are you talking about?
You owe me 471 kroner, and I want them now.
- For what? - Popcorn, sweets and coke.
And for tickets to that shitty movie. They said it was a masterpiece.
- What is art and what is not? - You fraud.
Give me the money, or I will break your face.
Give them, or I will smash you to pieces.
- Hey! - Drive!
No, it will not affect me during the recordings.
Such things can happen. I almost feel sorry for him.
That's how it is. This whole circus.
It's part of the game. See you tomorrow?
I look forward to putting this behind us, and get going.
Yup, that's ok, Per.
I notice you len...
- He called me a fraud. - Mmm.
Tell me, do you listen to what I say?
These lines are not so easy. I need to consentrate.
Not much support to get in this camp.
Why didn't you just give him the money?
- The man has been mentally ill. - Don't care what he is.
If I gave him the money, I'd have admitted that I was a fraud.
So? He was probably a poor drug addict.
That was the only reason I did not beat him up.
Nobody calls me a fraud. I tell you that.
200 litres is too little. Can you get more?
There isn't that much fake blood in this city, and we can't afford it.
That's not my problem. I asked for a bleeding whale.
I can see the whale. I can't see it bleeding. Make it work.
- Why is there a hole in the nazi-flag? - It is DOC.
- Who the hell is DOC? - Defence Operative Command.
- They own this area. - Don't give me this...
Johannes Tangberg is here. He is a bit confused.
He thought he was to be interviewed.
- He doesn't understand the setting. - I'll explain it to him.
- Isn't this whale fantastic? - The whale is totally awesome.
- Claus? - Where is Johannes?
- He's up at the scaffolding. - Why did you bring me here?
- You need to increase the tempo. - When did we agree on this whale thing?
- Several weeks ago. - Do you know what is costs?
I don't have time. Johannes Tangberg is here. Take care of the nazi-flags.
Nazi-flags? Which nazi-flags?
Hi, Johannes. How are you doing?
Is this my desk, and typewriter and globe?
That's why we wanted to borrow it. So you could sit in your own armchair.
- Like in your own house. - What about the big cardboard dog?
It is a whale, Johannes.
- A whale? - Yes.
I though we were just sitting down, fliming a conversation.
We don't stand beside a 20 metres long whale -
- and the biggest light setting in Denmark unless we have a plan.
The whale is a salute to your poems. Now you're going into the make-up room.
Bækkel, can you help Johannes down?
I'll go mad if I don't get some coffee soon.
Excuse me, whose arse do I have to fuck to get a croissant and a latte?
Good morning.
- I'd like to talk to Claus Volter. - Are you one of the extras?
- Yes. - Straight ahead. Park by the bus.
Are you one of the extras? Come along to Torsten.
Hi. You must be a size 52. This should fit you.
Let's get inside this. And you'll see, my friend.
You also need to put this on.
There, yes.
So, there. You look beautiful. He is ready.
- You come along here. - The gloves. Have fun.
You get a scythe. Get up on the scaffolding along with the others.
- Morning. - Hi.
- Wave. - Ok, let's get ready for rehersal.
Claus, it is very hot. Can we turn off the lights?
No, we can not turn off the lights.. Damn, what an old jerk.
We can't. Get used to it.
- Hi. - Hi, darling.
- You're not on before 13.00. - I just wanted to see the whale.
Run over to the tent. We just started shooting.
- Rehersal. Extras! - Swing!
Large swings, like we practiced. Large swings.
Yes, good. And use your face as well.
- And you too. - Me?
- Yes. Swing it properly now. - I am, damn it.
- Not that faggot swinging. Come on. - Like we agreed on.
Good. And wind in the flags. And smoke! Come, smoke!
Ask for some blood?
- Let's save the blood until we're shooting. - Blood! Just before shooting now.
Yes. Blood!
Good. And Johannes, you're just sitting there.
When I ask you something, you just answer nice and slowly, ok?
What the hell is he doing? Ok, Johannes?
Johannes?
What's happening, Johannes?
- Hell, he's dead. - Turn off the whale. Turn off the whale!
- Were we recording? - Only after you say go ahead.
You're supposed to record! The camera should be on all the time.
- This is a documentary. - This is amateur theatre from Avedøre.
I am going mad.
- Let it be. Stay away. - Give me those money.
- Stay away. - What the hell are you doing, man?
What the hell are you doing, Claus?
I got it.
I think we need to call an ambulance.
Call two ambulances.
The 85-year old poet Johannes Tangberg is dead.
He died this afternoon during recordings of a documentary.
According to eye witnesses he fell asleep during an interview.
One of the extras was also badly hurt falling down from a scaffolding.
Neither the director, nor the producer wishes to make a statement.
Damn, I look fat.
Thanks for calling.
He'll survive, but they will be operating all night long.
Better talk to him as soon as he wakes up.
- Why? - If he goes to the police...
You pushed him.
You could have gone over and apologized to him.
Unn... Of course I'm not apologizing to this psychopat.
He ruined my movie.
There is nothing. I have nothing. Neither have you.
Trilogy?
No, no, no. Tonny, my friend, what have they done to you?
Every bone in my body is broken, man.
Didn't the fall hurt?
Luckily, the lamp crate reduced the impact.
Excuse me, it is ready.
- They will pay for this. - How do you mean?
Let's sue them. Weren't you hired as an extra?
Then they have to guarantee for your safety. They have to pay you lots of money.
I just want my 471 kroner from that dumbass.
You'll get them.
What if this can turn your life upside down?
You can be a millionaire, Tonny.
Let's look at it from this side. You've had a steel implant in your knee.
- What happened here? - The ankle is broken.
- Are your arms broken? - Several places.
- What about your neck? - Yes, one of those discs.
No, it's called whiplash. Remember that.
How much do you want?
How do you do, sorry you had to wait.
- Hi, Tim. - Hi, Christian.
Per Schack.
Let's get to the point.
My client is willing to disclaim any form of compensation.
He regards this happening as an accident.
- What about the press? - He will not go to the press either.
- What does your client demand? - I don't agree to this.
Tonny wants to play the main role and partake in writing the script -
- and being an assistant director in the last film of Claus Volters trilogy.
And you pay my fee.
- Does he want percentages of the film? - No.
Claus wants to make a proper film, so he can take his kids to the cinema.
He must be a madman to think I will accept.
- He counts on that. - I am leaving.
- We will have to settle this in court. - There won't be a trial.
- This is about compensation. - We have insurance.
- Insurance will take care of this. - You say insurance.
- That is yes... and no. - What?
- It was a very tight budget. - Damn it.
- Claus, sit down. - A trial is one thing.
I know Tonny, and believe me, Claus, you want to get this out of the world.
- You can't threaten my client. - I tell you as it is.
Tonny will not stop before he gets what he paid for.
This is an absurd thought, but that's the way it is.
And what is your fee, and how long will we have to decide?
120000, and tomorrow morning you will sign a contract at eight o'clock.
- 100000. - 110000.
At eight o'clock tomorrow that contract is to be signed. Gentlemen.
Forget it, Per.
Forget it. I'd rather go to jail.
Jail is easier. He will not get the main role.
Claus, sit down.
We'll have exactly 16 hours to settle this.
- I think it's fair. - You don't say, Pernille.
You're just not saying that.
- What do you want to do? - Get on the front pages again.
The trilogy is to be completed. I want to make that movie.
You got no movie! Johannes Tangberg is dead.
There is a lot to continue with. Your character is there.
Can't you rewrite it?
- What do you mean? - Nothing.
Isn't the part good enough for you? Isn't it good enough?
No, it is a shitty part, even worse than last time.
I can't say the lines.
Let's see the things in their right perspective.
This isn't a stupid solution. Pernille is right. Now we have no movie.
If we are to pay him a compensation we will have no movie at all.
Maybe he has some really good ideas?
It can't possibly become worse than the mess you've made now.
You're such a small actress
I've used seven years of my life on you.
- Without me you were nothing. - I am nothing.
I have rejected Tom Frej to make a movie with you.
Tom is a jerk making a lousy movie. What has he got to say?
There were some good parts, but I chose yours instead.
I did not become an actress in order to kill dogs.
Now you're simplifying your arguments in a childish way.
- Claus won in Berlin. - Then it is a shitty festival as well.
- Let's talk nice about the festivals at least. - You know what, Claus?
You are a fraud.
- Give me a pill, please. - Yes, of course.
You don't need them anymore. If you're quitting, now's the time.
- You can't hit anyone now. - Not with this arm.
Give me a pill. Or I will crush someone.
- Talk nice to me. - Hi.
- Good morning, Tim. - It is settled.
You don't get a part, but you will be a co-writer and a co-director.
- Here. - I just need your signature.
Right there.
Tomorrow you're to meet at something called Cesna Film 4.
It is at nine o'clock.
I have never seen anyone so idiotically burn that kind of opportunity.
- You could have become a rich man. - Won't he?
I can't say that. Well, I'm due in court. Bye.
It is kind of you to help him with the movie.
I'm also doing it for the kids.
Will you stop that dipping, Per?
Ouch.
My idea is that without Johannes, we let Vladimir survive the car accident.
- The third act will become scene 87. - 87.
It will be his struggle to get back to Rosa.
They meet in Venice, but there is a coolness now.
She's still in the clutches of society and not ready to choose love.
- Venice is too expensive. - Then it will be Rome or Paris.
What about Hjortekjær? There is a lake, and maybe we'll get some district funds.
The movie ends with Setterdal appearing -
- killing Vladimir. Rosa is left alone, bitter on destiny.
Could she have acted differently without losing her artistic integrity?
- Claus? - Anne Lise has got some sheets for you.
Why isn't Rosa doing anything during the whole movie?
- What do you mean? - She doesn't do anything.
- That is really stupid. - Rosa is the merciful.
Rosa is goodness. Therefore she's a victim in her art and her life.
There is a reason to have a weak female figure.
Society makes her weak.
Continue, man. But that's just plain boring.
Why doesn't she have a gun?
A gun? From where would she get a gun?
- She can buy it. - How? She doesn't have a penny.
Why doesn't she win the lottery? Everyone likes that.
That's a good idea. We'll get sponsors then.
Then she could kill the bastards that wants to rape her -
- instead of lying down weeping during the whole two-hour movie.
- No, I don't like that one either. - They haven't met for 15 years.
- They have been longing for each other. - It is boring watching them fuck.
I always go to the toilet when they start fucking.
Actually, a large part of our audience -
- is interested in sex and spicy erotica.
Yes, in the old days when you had to sneak around in order to see some titties.
Now it's impossible to watch tv after eight o'clock without seeing a stewardess being screwed in the ass.
- Out with it. - Good.
There goes that one too. It will be a short movie.
Then there's the dialogue on the pier, where I thought...
It must clearly go.
- Why... - Because they talk weird.
They can't talk that weird without being drunk.
It bloody annoys people. Ask me.
- Why are you doing that stuff? - Do you know who Bertolt Brecht is?
- No. - Verfremdung?
No, I haven't heard about any of those.
Brecht used illusion-breaking verfremdung effects.
The idea is to show the audience their role as observer, -
- so they better can evaluate the story.
So...
They talk weird so the audience shall know that they are watching a movie?
And you believe people dress up their kids with overalls and moon boots -
- then drive to the cinema, pay to park their car, -
- 80 kroner for tickets, popcorn and coke, then enters -
- without knowing they're watching a movie? Good thing they're talking weird.
Or I would never fucking have guessed that I was at the cinema.
You're a funny guy, Claus.
What if... I'm getting another idea.
What if you wrote a brand new script yourself, Tonny?
- Me? - Yes.
What if you took it home and wrote a new one till monday?
I don't know if I can do that.
From what I heard tonight, you're full of good ideas.
- Just write them down. - Claus, it's impossible.
- Yes. - Good.
You'll get a laptop, and then you'll bring a new script.
If this doesn't work, we'll just make my movie.
That hurt.
- This isn't very smart. - He's got three days.
He'll screw up, and we'll make my movie.
Look at him. He's like a sculpture. It will be all right.
Hi.
Time for proper food. How is your writing going?
It will be better than his.
- He is fucking untalented. - I thought he was very good.
- Didn't he get a price? - Have you seen his movies?
- No. - You should be very glad for that.
- Are there any onion rings? - Yes, of course.
- I didn't know you could write. - Damn, again.
I haven't enough time to write down all my ideas, and then I forget them.
- Can you write this? - I write really bad.
You studied statistics. You can write.
I'm quick with numbers, but letters take more time.
And it was mathematics I studied. What about your brother?
He writes advertisements.
He probably doesn't want to. We don't talk much anymore.
- Now it freezes again! - You could get a start with this.
I'm writing it myself. Do you get it?
- Hi. - Tonny, what has happened?
I fell down from a scaffolding. This is Klara.
Come in. You can see my new kitchen.
Designed fireplace. Won several awards. New bathroom, new hallway.
And a brand new open kitchen. What do you say?
- Are you redecorating? - We are selling.
- You just bought this. - That's eight months ago.
But now we're selling. It's a bit sad.
Birthe og the kids liked living here. And the new school.
- Why are you moving then? - We're making 2,4 mill. In less than a year.
45000 om dagen to go in and hang your coat on a hook.
One has to follow the market, or it will run off by itself. Gin and tonic?
Brian's new name is Gustav. That's good.
All the big lenders have name statistics.
You don't get a mortgage today if your name is Brian.
We sell corner lots in Vallensbek now at 4,5.
- Tonny could get work in the shop. - I have a job.
Sorting chipboards and mortar isn't a job.
- When he sets his mind on something... - I work there too.
- Didn't you study math for seven years? - Yes, but there is no work.
That's funny.
I can see that you think so.
How long have you two turtle doves been going together?
We just came to... Can you type fast on a computer?
I write 400 ads a day. 1000 keystrokes times 400.
That's 600000, so I believe I'm quite fast.
- It starts in a house. - Townhouse or patrician villa?
A patrician thing.
Slated roof or black glazed bricks? Let's just write it down now.
The black roof, then.
"Hazardous bomb".
Yes yes. A strong title. It's young and potent.
It's actually very good. What about the rights?
Hazardous... Could I have two tickets to " Hazardous bomb"?
- Will you keep your voice down? - Sorry.
- This is the worst shit ever. - How much have you read?
35 people has been shot. I haven't even read page 40.
Everyone has a gun in this movie.
The bus driver, and the girl on the channel boat.
Actually, I think it's a splendid little role.
We could offer it to Lena. Or Pernilla August.
Then we would get money from Sweden. I don't think it's worthless.
It has drive, a lively language, and mathematical structure.
That's just because it is cheap, and they use the whale.
No, stop. There will be no film. Find another partner.
- Relax. Take a glass. - Stop this movie, you goat!
I resign! There will be no movie! Go home!
I can't take it any more. It's over. Goodbye!
There will be no fucking movie. I don't believe it.
This kind of shitty script you have to search a long time to find.
- Hi, Claus. - What...
- Good to see you. - Likewise. Good to see you.
Tom Frej stopped by with a script which we are discussing.
It sounds exciting. It's called "Wormwood".
- It's about an allergic. - Sounds exciting.
I won't disturb.
I'm sorry to hear that your movie is stopped.
Nothing is decided yet.
Postponed, then. But it's good for Pernille.
Because this is really a good part I have for you.
I didn't think she would have the time, until I heard about this today.
I'll read it tonight, and let you know tomorrow.
- Easy. By wednesday is fine. - Very well.
With all my director's heart I hope you will join us.
Claus? It's just so that Pernille kan do both films, -
- if you get started later this year.
It's not certain we'll stop the movie. It will be decided tomorrow.
- Really. - Actually I think we'll contimue.
- Ok. - I didn't think you had a script.
Yes, we have a fabulous script.
It has drive. A lively language. There is a strict mathematics...
So it... It is actually a very good role for Pernille.
A messenger will bring it shortly, when it has been printed.
I'm sorry to hear that. I must say. Understand me correctly.
Yes, of course it is. There is a lot of talking in this business.
So much whispering in the corners. Well, I'll take a shower. Enjoy yourselves.
Hi, Per, it's Claus. I'm sorry I got excited.
Can you send me the script? I'll read it properly.
Yes, I think we'll give it a chance.
Damn, it's good.
And I get to shoot.
- Do I get a real gun? - Yes.
I'll call Tom tomorrow to tell him it's impossible...
I'm really looking forward to doing this.
- There will be changes along the way. - But the part is great, isn't it?
- Do I get shooting lessons? - Of course.
Yes!
Can I come closer?
Hvor much have you... Oh, there.
Try to get up and stand on it. Careful.
Small steps to start with. Babysteps as we call it.
Looks good. I'm releasing you now, -
- and we'll remove the plaster from your arms in three weeks.
Can't you wait another 14 days before letting me out?
We can't let you occupy the bedspace.
Technically, you're well. Then goes the handicap transport as well.
- What do I do then? - Don't you have a car?
- I can't drive. - Stop complaining.
Why should the public services pay for your bus transport? Happy recovery.
- I can drive you home. - I don't have a home.
I lost my room at the club.
Ouch!
Tonny, there are lots of handkerchiefs in the bathroom.
I'll find some plastic bags for your arms.
My old study group comes tomorrow, but they're ok.
Ouch, damn it. Can you give me that onion ring?
- Don't you look forward till tomorrow? - Yes, I do.
I have a present for you.
- What is it? - Something I came across by accident.
Now you look like a real film director.
Hello.
Onion ring.
Oh god, now he walks.
Hi. Welcome. What did you bring?
- A megaphone. - So you brought a megaphone.
My dearest Pernille, is playing Rosa.
- This is Tonny and... - Klara.
Hi.
You're the one with the dog, aren't you?
It is really a wonderful script.
Klara helped me writing it. And my brother.
These details about crediting we'll do later. Bækkel?
You'll sit at the coffee table at the start.
- Do you want to show our guests... - Come here.
This is where you arrive...
Will you please sit here? Have some coffee.
- The buns are good. - We're getting ready to shoot.
Seven. First take.
Get going.
What the hell...? Claus?
Claus?
Claus, come over here.
What the fuck is going on?
- We're stopping. - What's with the camera man?
- The camera man? - Is he drunk? Everything shakes.
It's handheld. It's supposed to look like that. That's the form.
I don't give a damn. Hold the shit still so we can see what's happening.
Do you want it on a tripod? We can fix that.
Just hold it still. It looks like a home video.
If this is to work, it has to be redeemed in an artistic form.
Handheld camera reflects the frustration of Rosa.
May I try? Claus is trying to tell you -
- that if there are minor faults or dramaturgical errors in the script -
- we just shake it. And noone will notice.
I don't care. Keep the shit still, or I'll call my lawyer.
- We'll go tripod. - I'll bloody like to go tripod.
- Your back must hurt too. - Good idea to go tripod.
Very well, let's go tripod.
We'll go tripod. Five minutes break.
Thanks for today. That was really good..
I think there were too many colours.
Wait till we put on a filter. Thanks for today, Johnny.
- Tonny. - Oh yes, Tonny.
- Do you have car trouble? - It just needs a little help.
Thanks for today. I think the new style you made is really cool.
There is so much more to this movie. Handheld didn't fit the movie.
No, about the camera? That other thing was just shit.
Where is your assistant? The small one?
- Is she your driver? - Klara? Yes, she drives me.
I want an assistant. In Sweden, everyone has one.
- In Norway too. - Do you want a maki roll?
- I don't think so. - You got to taste one.
It's good, isn't it? I love it.
With rice, at least.
There she is, Klara.
Can't you smack it, so we can get going?
Thanks.
Wow. "Bang..."
- It just needs a smack. - Yes.
- Pernille? - Yes.
Someone must...
- Pernille? - I'm coming.
See you tomorrow. I'm looking forward to start with the dialogues.
- Me too. - Bye.
French impressionist known for painting waterlilies?
- Who is Miró? - No.
Damn, are there still more left?
I bought some more.
Klara?
Jens has rolled four, four, two, five three times in a row.
- I'm coming now. - Yes, come here.
- I'm coming. - You're right in front of the TV.
Frederik is in this quiz show.
Go to your friends. I'm all right.
They better not roll a six while you're not there.
Surrealist who made the movie "An andalucian dog"? Thomas?
- Dali. - No. Frederik?
Who is Dali?
- Why not me? - It still doesn't work.
Why don't we say what's in the script?
- Because it's bullshit. - Says you.
- It's new and fresh. - Got to give it a chance.
- It's brave. - Shut up. It doesn't work!
Let's do it the way Tonny has written it.
Shut up, Claus. I didn't write it just for fun.
- Tonny, do you know this guy? - Oh, it is Tim. Hello, Tim.
- Wow, there are many people here. - Yes, it's a movie set.
There are both cars and ninjas.
I've got good news. Tanja wants to see you -
- at Frederik's vernissage on friday.
- Tanja called herself. - You know Klara.
- Will the kids be there too? - I don't know.
But I was told to invite you, and now I have.
Any special wishes for the two cars we'll blow up?
- Volvo and Toyota. Blue. - You're a genius, Tonny.
- Where is Laust? - Out for lunch.
This is the other team. We will film this way.
- Why do they want to see me again? - Maybe they feel sorry for you.
Some folk feel pity for a person who has broken that many bones.
- Do you want to come to that exhibition? - Yes, I'd love to.
- I got to talk to the ninjas. - Osu.
How are you? Ready to fight?
Fine, I'll get something to eat.
It's all about expressing. Fredriks expresses through these paintings
Looks like a load of "small flammables".
Hi, Tonny. Good of you to come.
You look good.
- You didn't bring Claus Volter? - No, I didn't.
But I brought Klara.
- Hi, Tonny. - Hello, Frederik.
We hear you're working with Claus Volter.
- He is quite eccentric? - You may say that.
- One hears stories about him. - I help him with the script.
He isn't so good at writing himself.
Should I play a small piece?
I was wondering if... could I borrow Tonny alone for a moment?
- I'm going to get some food. - Yes.
- Come. - Aren't the kids here?
- They are being looked after. - Oh.
- How are you, Tonny? - I'm very well.
Frederik has a crisis.
His book-magazine has been cancelled, and he has bought leather pants, -
- and now he's signed up for the Robinson expedition.
He pays for these premises himself. Damn independency.
It's so embarassing.
- Is he good with the kids? - Yes, but they miss you.
I fucking miss them too.
That's why I was thinking that when this movie is finished, -
- maybe we could go to see it? You and me and Ida and Gustav.
I would love that very much.
- I thought you two were not friends. - Who?
You and Tanja.
You never become enemies when you have kids together.
She was probably surprised that I had those abilities.
That I could write.
It's in my pocket.
- Tonny's phone, it is Klara. - Is it Tanja?
Just a moment. It is Pernille.
It is Tonny. No, you're not disturbing.
We just meet an hour in advance, if you want to discuss the scenes.
Thanks, I'm glad to hear.
It was bloody difficult to write... this old shit.
The car stopped again. I think Klara will give it a couple of smacks.
With the rod.
This will go down in history as the worst thing ever being put on film.
Pernille and the others are overjoyed.
They're actors. They couldn't solve a child's puzzle.
I want my name removed. I'll finish it, -
- but I don't want to be credited. Let's finish filming and move on.
Action.
Shoot the bandits coming from there.
Rosa, you just shoot straight ahead.
Everything flies around people's ears. Action.
Thanks.
Thanks, we got it. This will be first class. Not business class.
We have to find money for it. There are lots of H.C. Andersen-money left.
I can't finish writing the script on time.
Let me.
- You like it? - Ready to shoot.
- Ready, Pernille? - Yes.
Action.
- Thanks, we got it. - Got it? The camera wasn't rolling.
- What? - We got it!
Thank you for this one.
Tonny, you've done a hell of a job. Cheers for that.
Cheers!
Well, then it is done.
You don't care that we have made a piece of shit.
It is just a movie, Claus.
This is my 132. film.
Not counting all episodes of "The house in Christianshavn".
I don't remember which were masterpieces and failures.
Everything is forgotten tomorrow. It's just a movie.
There comes the pretzels.
- What about Claus? - Claus...
I've waited so long for you to get off that plaster.
- Have you seen Pernille? - She was dancing with Tonny.
Damn, those high heels. They are way too high.
Yes...
- Pernille! Are you in there? - Shit.
Tonny, are you in there too? Get out from there now!
You should talk to him.
Make something up. You're good at that.
- I'll kick in the door! - I don't want to talk to him.
Tonny, come on.
- What's wrong with you? - What the fuck do you want with that idiot?
Don't you call me an idiot.
What the hell are you doing?
Come. Come now, man.
Are you afraid now? Pernille, you're washed up!
You ruined everything.
I'll edit this movie so badly that you'll never get a job again.
No stars everywhere. Let me go. No stars, Pernille.
- Are you ok? Do yoy need to go to the hospital? - No.
That lousy medicine makes me powerless.
What the hell is happening?
I think you should go, Klara. There is nothing for you to do here.
Don't talk like that to Klara. It isn't her fault. Lousy party.
THREE MONTHS LATER
The red carpet has been put out for the premiere of "Hazardous Bomb"
While we are waiting for the stars, I'm standing here with Tom Frej.
What's your expectations to this movie?
As always I'm looking forward to a new, danish, good movie.
We're riding on a wave of exciting, strong, danish movies.
There is Pernille. Pernille is here.
- Hi, Pernille. - Pernille, give us a smile.
- What's your name? - Tonny.
He's written and directed the movie.
- I thought it was Claus Volter. - It is me.
We used the weekend for the script.
- What are you wearing tonight? - A striped jacket.
- Thanks for the chat. - Jerk.
Claus, how are you tonight after breaking up with Pernille?
- We are here to watch a movie. - And it's a very good movie.
Fucking fuck. They found us.
- How the fuck did they find us? - I don't know.
They must have smashed down the door. They are taking the french stairs.
Away from those double-squared teak-windows.
- Come. - Fuck!
No, Rosa. Stop! There is only one thing left to do.
Give me the gun. There is ammo in the built-in closets.
- Hide behind the hard white-goods. - The hell I'm hiding.
- Where the fuck have you been? - In the new marble bathroom.
We must get ut to the south-facing terrace to whack them.
Damn it.
- Damn it. - Are you ok, Rosa?
- It is over now, isn't it? - At least now it is.
- How did you get free? - Fuck, fuck, fuck.
You strangled her in the built-in shower cabinet?
I'm fucking sorry, Rosa. I was trying to make it up to you.
I didn't want to strangle her. I slid on the wet tiled floor.
Fucking fuck.
Let's get out of here.
I'll drive, Rosa.
- I'll take care of that. - Yes, you drive.
I'll give her a hug. Let's take a picture.
- What the fuck are you doing? - Did you like it?
You edited it totally wrong.
- Good movies are hard to make. - It was a good movie, dad.
Hello, Frederik. Did you like it?
- It was better than many other movies. - You don't say that, honey.
- It was not a movie for children. - What did you think, Gustav?
- I liked the whale. - Me too. You're very good, dad.
- Let's talk later. - Yes, good bye.
Where is your assistent? Isn't she here tonight?
Time for reviews, boys!
What have we got here? "Stroke of genius."
"Masterpiece", "masterpiece". Six stars, six stars.
And five stars in "Information".
That's right, Claus. Listen to Berlingske Tidende:
"An ode to bad taste.
Claus Volter chooses the ultimate objectivity -
- by masking himself as Tonny Jensen.
He peels the burgeoise conception of art down to the core -
- in a drama of dimensions worthy of Bertolt Brecht.
Helped by knowingly deficit editing with verfremdung effects -
he asks the question: What is art really?."
- That's fabulous, boys. - Congratulations, Tonny.
What do you say? This is fucking great.
- Congratulations. Fantastic. - Thanks.
Wherre are you going?
Tonny?
Time to celebrate. Champagne for everyone!
Very good picture of you.
Hi.
Just take it.
- Do you mean it? - Yes, I think I'll walk.
Ok, thanks, then.
Let's go to...
Eh...
- Can I owe you 20? - For what?
I've only got 450.
Of course you can. That's ok.
One, one, three, five. When did we get that one last time?
Not since monday.
You're still awake. I was afarid you had gone to sleep.
What do you want?
I am sorry.
- Did it work out? - No, it didn't.
It sucked. It sucked big time.
Are you coming back, Klara?
Oh, the student group is visiting.
I'm coming. I have to go now.
- You're an ass not to call me. - I understand.
I just want to ask you one thing...
Do you want to go to the cinema with me?
Tomorrow.
With the kids. We can watch a good movie.
I understand if you don't want to.
If you'd rather be with the student group.
I want to come to the cinema.
Good, it's a deal then.
Let's say that. This one is also for you.
We order tickets for two o'clock, and I pick you up half past one.
They must be picked up earlier, or we'll lose them. That is not an option.
Sleep well.
Let's watch an animal movie. With giraffes and polar bears.
- You've seen that one, Ida. - There is nothing else, Brian.
And giraffes are cute.
Dad, I don't fucking want to see that damn animal movie again.
I have a better idea.
Where is the polar bear?
They can't force it to come out. Maybe it's not feeling well today.
When you're not feeling well, you also want to stay inside, don't you?
Let's go to the giraffes. The polar bear will come out later.
- I like giraffes better too. - That way.
- Aren't they feeling well either? - Listen, I want to go home now.
It is not fucking acceptable. We paid 320 to see those animals.
They have to deliver. The polar bear is one thing, -
- but when the giraffe isn't there either. I'll get a zookeeper.
- It doesn't matter, dad. - Let's go to see the pelicans.
Hi!
You, there! We've paid 320 to see a giraffe, and it's not there.
Will you please get a giraffe. At once.
Look, dad!
Oh, yes. They are really tall those giraffes.
- Of course, didn't you know? - Oh yes.
Dad, remember to ask Klara that thing you know.
Klara, the kids want to ask if you want to come with us to Bornholm.
My brother bought a house by the seaside.
Do you want me to come, Tonny?
We can fix that, Klara. No problem.
Good, it's a deal then. Let's go over to see -
- if the polar bear is still alive.