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One day at the end of the 1800s, 14-year-old Lise’s life is changed forever. She is the eldest of her siblings, the first in her family to go to school and full of hope and confidence in life. But when her mother goes into labour, it quickly appears that something is wrong. As night falls and the labour progresses, Lise begins to understand that a day that began in childhood might end with her becoming the woman of the house. (San Sebastian International Film Festival)

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English As in Heaven offers a raw glimpse into 19th-century Danish society, where religion still holds significant sway and rationalists are sidelined. The film is quite impersonal and devoid of strong emotions, but its unflinching portrayal of the era's atmosphere definitely captivated me. ()

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