Applause (2011)

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Synopsis

Recovering alcoholic stage actress, Thea Barfoed has gone through turmoil. Having divorced her husband, Christian, and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the reality of a new beginning seems bleak. Thea uses her inner actress's charm and manipulation to convince her ex-husband that she is fully recovered and capable of being a good mother to their children; however, she hasn't completely convinced herself. On stage, Thea plays the binge drinking, ostentatious Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" Ironically, her stage character bears an uncanny resemblance to her personal life. As her alcoholism and past regrets hang in the balance, Thea must decide whether to confront her inner demons or to let the show go on.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 3rd, 2010 (Oscar Qualifying Run) by World Wide Motion Pictures, released as Applaus
January 21st, 2011 (Limited) by World Wide Motion Pictures
MPAA Rating: R for language
(Rating bulletin 2139, 9/22/2010)
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Addiction, Performing Arts, Comeback, Foreign Language
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Koncern Film, New Danish Screen, TV Fond
Production Countries: Denmark
Languages: Danish

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Leading Cast

Paprika Steen    Barfoed, Thea

Supporting Cast

Michael Falch    Christian Barfoed
Sara-Marie Maltha    Maiken
Shanti Roney    Tom
Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks    William Barfoed
Noel Koch-Sofeldt    Matthias Barfoed
Malou Reymann    Påklædersken
Uffe Rorbaek    Peter

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Mikael Christian Rieks    Producer
Mikael Christian Rieks    Executive Producer
Jens Ulrik Pedersen    Executive Producer
Martin Zandvliet    Director
Anders Frithiof August    Screenwriter
Martin Zandvliet    Screenwriter

Limited Releases Looking for the Way to the Top Ten

January 21st, 2011

There are a large number of limited releases this week, including a few that are opening in a large number of theaters. One might even sneak its way into the top ten, as The Way Back is opening in more than 600 theaters. It is also possible that we could have an Oscar winner on this week's list, as Incendies is on the short list of nine films up for Best Foreign Language Film. More...

No Swan Song for Limited Releases

December 3rd, 2010

There's another eclectic mix of limited releases on this week's list, including a film that could be bound for Oscar glory, another that has been delayed many times in the past, a Christmas film, two Christmas films if you include the re-release of The Polar Express, and more. Will any find some measure of mainstream success. Let's hope so. More...


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Synopsis

Recovering alcoholic stage actress, Thea Barfoed has gone through turmoil. Having divorced her husband, Christian, and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the reality of a new beginning seems bleak. Thea uses her inner actress's charm and manipulation to convince her ex-husband that she is fully recovered and capable of being a good mother to their children; however, she hasn't completely convinced herself. On stage, Thea plays the binge drinking, ostentatious Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" Ironically, her stage character bears an uncanny resemblance to her personal life. As her alcoholism and past regrets hang in the balance, Thea must decide whether to confront her inner demons or to let the show go on.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 3rd, 2010 (Oscar Qualifying Run) by World Wide Motion Pictures, released as Applaus
January 21st, 2011 (Limited) by World Wide Motion Pictures
MPAA Rating: R for language
(Rating bulletin 2139, 9/22/2010)
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Addiction, Performing Arts, Comeback, Foreign Language
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Koncern Film, New Danish Screen, TV Fond
Production Countries: Denmark
Languages: Danish

Leading Cast

Paprika Steen    Barfoed, Thea

Supporting Cast

Michael Falch    Christian Barfoed
Sara-Marie Maltha    Maiken
Shanti Roney    Tom
Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks    William Barfoed
Noel Koch-Sofeldt    Matthias Barfoed
Malou Reymann    Påklædersken
Uffe Rorbaek    Peter

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Mikael Christian Rieks    Producer
Mikael Christian Rieks    Executive Producer
Jens Ulrik Pedersen    Executive Producer
Martin Zandvliet    Director
Anders Frithiof August    Screenwriter
Martin Zandvliet    Screenwriter

Limited Releases Looking for the Way to the Top Ten

January 21st, 2011

There are a large number of limited releases this week, including a few that are opening in a large number of theaters. One might even sneak its way into the top ten, as The Way Back is opening in more than 600 theaters. It is also possible that we could have an Oscar winner on this week's list, as Incendies is on the short list of nine films up for Best Foreign Language Film. More...

No Swan Song for Limited Releases

December 3rd, 2010

There's another eclectic mix of limited releases on this week's list, including a film that could be bound for Oscar glory, another that has been delayed many times in the past, a Christmas film, two Christmas films if you include the re-release of The Polar Express, and more. Will any find some measure of mainstream success. Let's hope so. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.