Sekunder | 2009 Film
a dark, gripping Danish short film directed and written by Anders Fløe . This 18-minute drama is known for its intense "rape and revenge" narrative told through a unique reverse-chronological structure Letterboxd Plot Overview The film centers on , an outraged father who seeks brutal revenge after his 12-year-old daughter, , reveals a traumatic secret. Narrative Style: By starting with the aftermath and working backward, the film initially leads the audience to believe the father might be the offender. The Reveal: As the timeline regresses, the viewer sees the father's arrest and eventually the catalyst—the sexual crime committed against his daughter—which provides the context for his violent actions. Cast & Crew The film features a small but impactful cast: Kenni (Father): Tao Hildebrand Mathilde (Daughter): Marie Hammer Boda Ebbe (The Antagonist): Jens Bo Jørgensen Pernille Glavind Olsson Director/Writer: Anders Fløe Svenningsen Where to Find More Information cast list and keywords for the short. Letterboxd: reviews and ratings highlighting its "harsh" but "gripping" nature. The Movie Database (TMDB): metadata and summaries Due to its graphic and sensitive subject matter (child abuse and extreme violence), this film is intended for adult audiences. Sekunder (2009) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Sekunder (2009) — The Movie Database (TMDB) The Movie Database Sekunder (S) (2009) - Filmaffinity Sekunder (2009) short film * Tao Hildebrand. * Marie Hammer Boda. * Amalie Amorøe. * Jens Bo Jørgensen. * Pernille Glavind Olsson. Filmaffinity Sekunder (Short 2009) - IMDb 6.7/10. 39. DramaShort. An outraged father takes revenge after his daughter shares a secret. from this era or more details on reverse-chronology in cinema? Sekunder (2009) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Sekunder (2009) — The Movie Database (TMDB) The Movie Database Sekunder (S) (2009) - Filmaffinity Sekunder (2009) short film * Tao Hildebrand. * Marie Hammer Boda. * Amalie Amorøe. * Jens Bo Jørgensen. * Pernille Glavind Olsson. Filmaffinity Sekunder (Short 2009) - IMDb 6.7/10. 39. DramaShort. An outraged father takes revenge after his daughter shares a secret. Sekunder (2009) - Anders Fløe Svenningsen - Letterboxd
Guide: Sekunder (2009 film) Overview
Title: Sekunder Year: 2009 Format: Short/feature (assume short unless otherwise specified) Genre: Drama/thriller (assumed—see "Research" below) Language: Swedish (assumed based on title) Runtime: ~10–30 minutes (assumed)
Logline A tense, compact story exploring how a single minute or a few seconds can irrevocably change a person's life when a sudden decision collides with past guilt. Themes sekunder 2009 film
Consequence and regret Time and perception (the weight of seconds) Moral ambiguity and accountability Memory and trauma
Key Characters (example cast)
Protagonist: Mikael — a late-20s man haunted by a past accident. Antagonist/foil: Lena — an estranged friend or partner who forces confrontation. Supporting: Young child or witness whose fate ties to Mikael's guilt. a dark, gripping Danish short film directed and
Structure (short-film, ~12–20 minutes)
Cold open (30–60 seconds): A close-up of a clock ticking; a flash of a past accident. Inciting incident (1–2 minutes): Mikael receives news or sees someone that triggers panic. Rising action (4–6 minutes): Mikael attempts to fix or hide something; tension mounts; interactions reveal backstory via small details. Climax (2–3 minutes): A critical decision occurs within seconds—door opens, car brakes, hand reaches—timed to the title. Resolution (2–4 minutes): Consequences play out; ambiguous moral note—either catharsis or deeper entanglement.
Visual Style & Directing Notes
Tight close-ups on eyes, hands, clocks, and objects that measure time. Desaturated color palette with sudden saturated flashes for memory. Use of jump cuts and micro-flashbacks synced to ticking sounds. Long take (60–90 seconds) during the climax to heighten tension.
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