Applause

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Applause

R

Released Apr 22, 2011

1h 25m

Drama

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An actress (Paprika Steen) uses her natural charm and powers of manipulation to convince her ex-husband that she has overcome her alcoholism and is capable of caring for their children.

Sheri Linden

The Hollywood Reporter

Applause offers no softening euphemisms -- but plenty of sharp humor -- in its depiction of a gifted artist struggling to reform herself as she rages against the vulnerabilities of middle age.

Apr 8, 2016

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Ella Taylor

NPR

Let me say off the bat that without the transcendent performance of its star... Martin Pieter Zandvliet's drama about an allegedly recovering alcoholic trying to regain custody of her kids would add very little to the conversation.

Apr 8, 2016

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Joe Neumaier

New York Daily News

Though much of Applause... feels confining and self-aggrandizing, there's no denying that you can't take your eyes off star Paprika Steen.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 8, 2016

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Bob Strauss

Los Angeles Daily News

You may think recovering addict movies are all pretty much the same. But there's something in the latest from Denmark, Applause, that makes a real difference.

Apr 8, 2016

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Marshall Fine

Hollywood & Fine

In a more just universe, the film and Paprika Steen's performance would be part of the Oscar discussion, instead of an imported curiosity.

Apr 7, 2016

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Doris Toumarkine

Film Journal International

This pummeling drama about a self-absorbed, alcoholic actress who fails as a wife and mother is all about the intense performance of star Paprika Steen. A bonanza to be devoured by students/practitioners/fans of the thesp trade.

Apr 7, 2016

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One of the greatest films I've ever seen. A sadly unknown gem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

another lost review!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

An unvarnished look at alcoholism and its collateral damage. The main character's portrayal was honest and sharp.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Martin Zandvliet

Director

Paprika Steen

Thea Barfoed

Michael Falch

Christian Barfoed

Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks

William Barfoed

Noel Koch-Søfeldt

Matthias Barfoed

Lars Brygmann

George

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Synopsis

An actress (Paprika Steen) uses her natural charm and powers of manipulation to convince her ex-husband that she has overcome her alcoholism and is capable of caring for their children.

Director: Martin Zandvliet
Screenwriter: Anders Frithiof August, Martin Zandvliet
Production Co: Nordisk Film & TV-Fond, New Danish Screen, Koncern Film
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 25m