A Beautiful Curse

Narrative Feature

France, Denmark, USA, 91 Minutes
Director Martin Garde Abildgaard
Producer Rikke Katborg
Screenwriter Martin Garde Abildgaard
Cinematographer Philippe Kress
Composer Dennis Lee
Cast Mark Strepan, Olivia Vinall, Iben Hjejle, Henrik Priergaard

A whole island affected by an unexplainable sleep phenomenon is closed off from the mainland. Photographer Samuel heads there undetected to document the events, whereupon he finds Stella deep in slumber, and his attraction grows. He soon discovers the sleep affliction is more dangerous and personal than expected.

Festivals & Awards

Cinequest - Winner Grand Jury Prize
RiverRun Film Festival - Best Cinematography, Best Editing
Woods Hole Film Festival - Best Sound Design