‘Compartment No. 6’ won best actor for Seidi Haarla., DP Sturla Brandth Grøvlen cinematography for his work on ‘The Innocents.’
Danish debut feature helmer-writer Tea Lindeburg’s period drama “As In Heaven,” that portrays a fateful summer day and night in 19th century farming society, came away the biggest winner at the 44th Göteborg Film Festival, scoring on Saturday the best Nordic film kudo, this year worth approx. $44,000. Meanwhile, Seidi Haarla of Finland’s Oscar-shortlisted drama, “Compartment No.6” took the best acting prize. The film, helmed by Juho Kuosmanen, also nabbed the FIPRESCI critics nod. Norway-born DP Sturla Brandth Grøvlen claimed the Sven Nykvist Cinematography Award for his work on the Norwegian film “The Innocents,” directed by Eskil Vogt.
