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We Glow in the Dark

A coming-of-age tale that explores sexuality, identity and family drama.
4/5

Review

Written and directed by Jacob Jørgensen, ‘We Glow in the Dark’ is a short drama film that explores the personal challenges of a group of young adults. Set in Denmark and in the Danish language (with English subtitles), the narrative delves into themes of friendship, abandonment, sexuality and family-related tension. The ensemble cast is made up of Clint Junior (William), Jacob S. Andersen (Thomas), Ingrid Haugbølle (Ida) and Mette Moulton Hansen (Emma). A poignant, albeit lively coming-of-age tale with an underlying premise of teenage identity.

Throughout the 24-minute film, the four central characters and their individual adversities are explored whilst on a merrymaking camping trip. William, an adoptee, is faced with being erased by his family. Thomas endures his father’s homophobia – which has recently dismantled a relationship with Gustav (Mathias Hans Ove Johanning). Ida and Emma both struggle with their bisexuality as the drama delves into their tempestuous courtship. In spite of their stumbling blocks, the close friendship group provides them with the unconditional love they desperate crave.

Under Jacob Jørgensen’s exemplary direction, with steller widescreen cinematography by Emil Leschly Larsen, the craftsmanship from the entire cast and crew is awe-inspiring. The narrative is neatly constructed with an authentic fly-on-the-wall style atmosphere – as if the viewer is peaking into intimate conversations. Despite the occasional somber tone, the film manages to gage the right balance of humor and boisterousness with anguish and melancholy. Post-production and sound is of a cinematic standard that will keeping viewers engaged and entertained. Highly recommended.

Brief Synopsis

In the film, we follow William, who thinks he is going on a peaceful tent trip in the woods with his three good friends from school. However, things are not going as smoothly as assumed, as William’s dad claims not to have heard anything about the trip. When they have finally come out into the woods, we see how they all try to deal with their problems in their own way, but also whether they dare to accept and stand by themselves and their decisions.
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Director(s): Jacob Jørgensen
Writer(s): Jacob Jørgensen
Cast: Clint Junior, Eddie Brøchner, Ingrid Haugbølle, Jacob S. Andersen, Kenneth Matthes, Maria Dehnhardt, Mathias Hans Ove Johanning, Mette Moulton Hansen, Mikkel Bjørnskov Schalech
Producer(s): Alex Tanev Persson, Anton Abebe Iversen, Jacob Jørgensen
Director of Photography: Emil Leschly Larsen
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Runtime: 24 min

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We Glow in the Dark

A coming-of-age tale that explores sexuality, identity and family drama.
4/5

Review

Written and directed by Jacob Jørgensen, ‘We Glow in the Dark’ is a short drama film that explores the personal challenges of a group of young adults. Set in Denmark and in the Danish language (with English subtitles), the narrative delves into themes of friendship, abandonment, sexuality and family-related tension. The ensemble cast is made up of Clint Junior (William), Jacob S. Andersen (Thomas), Ingrid Haugbølle (Ida) and Mette Moulton Hansen (Emma). A poignant, albeit lively coming-of-age tale with an underlying premise of teenage identity.

Throughout the 24-minute film, the four central characters and their individual adversities are explored whilst on a merrymaking camping trip. William, an adoptee, is faced with being erased by his family. Thomas endures his father’s homophobia – which has recently dismantled a relationship with Gustav (Mathias Hans Ove Johanning). Ida and Emma both struggle with their bisexuality as the drama delves into their tempestuous courtship. In spite of their stumbling blocks, the close friendship group provides them with the unconditional love they desperate crave.

Under Jacob Jørgensen’s exemplary direction, with steller widescreen cinematography by Emil Leschly Larsen, the craftsmanship from the entire cast and crew is awe-inspiring. The narrative is neatly constructed with an authentic fly-on-the-wall style atmosphere – as if the viewer is peaking into intimate conversations. Despite the occasional somber tone, the film manages to gage the right balance of humor and boisterousness with anguish and melancholy. Post-production and sound is of a cinematic standard that will keeping viewers engaged and entertained. Highly recommended.

Brief Synopsis

In the film, we follow William, who thinks he is going on a peaceful tent trip in the woods with his three good friends from school. However, things are not going as smoothly as assumed, as William’s dad claims not to have heard anything about the trip. When they have finally come out into the woods, we see how they all try to deal with their problems in their own way, but also whether they dare to accept and stand by themselves and their decisions.
We Glow in the Dark Short Film

Credits

Director(s): Jacob Jørgensen
Writer(s): Jacob Jørgensen
Cast: Clint Junior, Eddie Brøchner, Ingrid Haugbølle, Jacob S. Andersen, Kenneth Matthes, Maria Dehnhardt, Mathias Hans Ove Johanning, Mette Moulton Hansen, Mikkel Bjørnskov Schalech
Producer(s): Alex Tanev Persson, Anton Abebe Iversen, Jacob Jørgensen
Director of Photography: Emil Leschly Larsen
Animation:

Specifications

Genre: ,
Country:
Language:
Year:
Runtime: 24 min

IMDb Page

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