A Caretaker's Tale (Danish: Viceværten) is a 2012 Danish drama film directed by theatre director Katrine Wiedemann [da] based on a screenplay by Kim Fupz Aakeson.

A Caretaker's Tale
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Directed byKatrine Wiedemann [da]
Screenplay byKim Fupz Aakeson
Produced byIb Tardini
StarringLars Mikkelsen
Nicolaj Kopernikus
Julie Zangenberg
Peter Plaugborg
CinematographyLars Reinholdt
Music byKristian Eidnes Andersen
Release date
  • 25 October 2012 (2012-10-25)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryDenmark
LanguageDanish

Plot

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Per (Lars Mikkelsen) is a bitter misogynist caretaker (building manager). His wife left him, his son is a drug addict, and his back hurts. In his spare time, he drinks beer with neighbour Viborg (Nicolaj Kopernikus). Then he suddenly finds a mysterious naked young woman (Julie Zangenberg) in an empty apartment. Per doesn't know what to do with the girl who is unable to talk, walk, or eat. The only thing she does is smile mysteriously. Then Per and his friends discover her special gift.

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References

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  • "A Caretaker's Tale". Chicago International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 28 August 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  • Maria Reinup. "A Caretaker's Tale". Black Nights Film Festival. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  • "A CARETAKER'S TALE". Palm Springs International Film Society. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
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