Lars Ranthe and Nikolaj Lie Kaas. Photo: B. Bertheussen Text: A. Hørsman

"Superclásico", "A Funny Man" and "A Family" are shortlisted for the title as Denmark's Oscar candidate in the Best Foreign Language category.

The Toronto Film Festival is approaching. Selected for the international programme are Ole Christian Madsen's "Superclásico" and Martin P. Zandvliet's "A Funny Man", two of the films on the Danish Oscar entry shortlist. Also on the shortlist is Pernille Fischer Christensen's "A Family", winner of a top award in Los Angeles and the FIPRESCI Award in Berlin.

"A Funny Man"

opened in Danish cinemas on 24 August to rave reviews and enjoyed the best opening weekend at the boxoffice this year. The film uncovers the lost dreams of legendary Danish comedian Dirch Passer, played by Nikolaj Lie Kaas who is currently on US screens with the English-language "The Whistleblower".

Zandvliet's debut feature "Applause" with Paprika Steen was well received by US critics and festivals. "A Funny Man" was produced by Koncern Film. LevelK handles international sales.