Home Sweet Home (2025 film)
| Home Sweet Home | |
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| Danish | Hjem kære hjem |
| Directed by | Frelle Petersen |
| Written by | Frelle Petersen |
| Produced by | Jonas Bagger |
| Starring | Jette Søndergaard |
| Cinematography | Jørgen Johansson |
| Edited by | Frelle Petersen |
| Music by | Flemming Berg |
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Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
Home Sweet Home (Danish: Hjem kære hjem) is a 2025 Danish drama film written, edited, and directed by Frelle Petersen. It is the final installment in Petersen's trilogy about his hometown, Southern Jutland, following Uncle (2019) and Forever (2022).[1] It stars Jette Søndergaard as Sofie, a single mother.
It had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2025. It received five nominations at the 43rd Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise
A single mother starts a new job as a home care worker while managing everyday life with her daughter.[2]
Cast
- Jette Søndergaard as Sofie
- Karen Tygesen as Else
- Mimi Bræmer Dueholm as Clara
- Hanne Knudsen as Katrine
- Finn Nissen as Jarl
Production
As research for the film, Frelle Petersen worked as a home care worker and drove around Southern Jutland to care for elderly citizens.[3] In August 2024, it was reported that TrustNordisk acquired the film's international sales.[4] The project was presented at the 30th New Nordic Films, held during the Norwegian International Film Festival.[5] It received €45,000 development grant from the European Union.[6]
Release
Home Sweet Home had its world premiere at the Panorama section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2025.[7]
It was released on 19 June 2025 in Danish theatres by Nordisk Film.[8]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | 22 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award | Frelle Petersen | 3rd Place | [9] |
| Robert Awards | 31 January 2026 | Best Danish Film | Jonas Bagger and Frelle Petersen | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Original Screenplay | Frelle Petersen | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Jette Søndergaard | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Frelle Petersen | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Design | Hans Møller | Nominated |
References
- ^ Rasmussen, Anita Brask (18 June 2025). "Frelle Petersen fuldender mesterlig trilogi med film om ensomhed, ting og udliciteret omsorg". Dagbladet Information (in Danish). Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "HOME SWEET HOME". Trust Nordisk. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Hoff, Frederik (23 April 2024). "Frelle Petersen afslutter hjemstavns-trilogi". Ekkofilm (in Danish). Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Mitchell, Wendy (15 August 2024). "TrustNordisk boards Frelle Petersen's 'Home Sweet Home' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (9 August 2024). "New Nordic Films unveils its market screenings and works in progress". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Start der Berlinale: 14 EU-geförderte Filme, vier davon aus Deutschland oder mit deutscher Beteiligung". European Commission. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Berlin 2025: Screen's guide to the Panorama titles". Screen International. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Hjem kære hjem". Kino. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Frost, Caroline (22 February 2025). "Berlinale 2025: Panorama Awards Winners Are 'Sorda' And 'The Möllner Letters'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (2 February 2026). "The Girl with the Needle and Second Victims dominate Denmark's Robert Awards". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 February 2026.