# The Danish Girl (2015)

> A married Danish painter's awakening as Lili Elbe becomes a landmark struggle for gender identity, love, and bodily autonomy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/189372

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ben Whishaw, Sebastian Koch, Pip Torrens, Nicholas Woodeson, Amber Heard
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810819/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, wistful, reflective evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and love in a time of transformation.

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