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  • 2011
  • R
  • World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2011
  • R
  • World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
  • 1 h 25 m

Summary Recovering alcoholic stage actress, Thea Barfoed has gone through turmoil. Having divorced her husband, Christian, and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the reality of a new beginning seems bleak. Thea uses her inner ...

Directed By: Martin Zandvliet

Written By: Anders Frithiof August, Martin Zandvliet

  • 2011
  • R
  • World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2011
  • R
  • World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
  • 1 h 25 m

Applause

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
68
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings
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Summary Recovering alcoholic stage actress, Thea Barfoed has gone through turmoil. Having divorced her husband, Christian, and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the reality of a new beginning seems bleak. Thea uses her inner ...

Directed By: Martin Zandvliet

Written By: Anders Frithiof August, Martin Zandvliet

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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60% Positive
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40% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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91
Jan 20, 2011
In his debut feature, the director is wise enough to move his hand-held camera wherever Steen wants to go.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
89
Sep 15, 2011
Which ultimately is what Applause is really about: applying the greasepaint of the daily mundane over the scar tissue of a damaged life, striving for a reality outside of a bottle (and off the stage) while still maintaining some semblance of what made this particular lion roar in the first place.
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 21, 2011
Director and co-writer Martin Pieter Zandvliet draws inspired work from Steen.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 24, 2011
As much of her (Steen) as there is, you'll want more.
By David Edelstein FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 24, 2011
The feature directorial debut of Martin Zandvliet, Applause has moments of flourish and moments that reach towards something as pared down as Thea's play.
By Sara Maria Vizcarrondo FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 6, 2010
The simple but affecting film begins a weeklong award-qualifying run Friday before opening in stateside art houses Jan. 21, and is worth a look for its gutsy and commanding central performance.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 21, 2011
Steen, her face full of remorse, does a great job of portraying someone unclear of where to go or what to say without a script.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings
7.1
75% Positive
6 Ratings
13% Mixed
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Production Company Koncern TV- og Filmproduktion, New Danish Screen, Nordisk Film & TV-Fond
Release Date Jan 21, 2011
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating R
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Tagline Sometimes life is the hardest performance of all
Website http://applausemovie.com/
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Awards

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Bodil Awards
• 3 Nominations
Danish Film Awards (Robert)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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