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On a biting winter night in the heart of Copenhagen, Hamse Leth, a private detective, grapples with the existential enigma of his own being. As the frosty winds whisper tales of Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamse embarks on a journey of internal deconstruction, searching for meaning in the labyrinth of his life. This night holds a bittersweet flavor; his former love is marrying another, plunging Hamse further into a mid-life crisis.
The drama unfolds as five characters, each a fragment of Hamse's past and present—his partner, his Jewish mother, his ex-fiancée, a mysterious young girl, and a lady of the night—confront him with his deep-rooted discomfort towards the Jante Law culture, a Scandinavian ethos of uniformity and equality. As the night deepens, these characters seep into Hamse's mental and physical realm, blurring the line between reality and illusion, much like Hamlet himself.
Yet, paradoxically, it is in these intricate layers of flaws and contradictions that Hamse, the perennial outsider, uncovers the key to comprehending his place within this sea of sameness. As dawn breaks, a new understanding takes root, painting a striking portrait of a man’s struggle with identity amidst the chilling Scandinavian winter.
Where to watch Cold Night?
Cold Night is a comedy movie featuring Thomas Bang and directed by Andre Costa.
Cold Night is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.