Pernille Fischer Christensen returns with Hashtag
- The Danish director is back with a tale about trust, identity and the harsh glare of media scrutiny, led by Danica Ćurčić and Lars Ranthe
Pernille Fischer Christensen, one of Denmark’s most highly acclaimed filmmakers, is set to make her highly anticipated return to Danish feature films with her new project, Hashtag (Vores Løfte). After almost a decade away from the cinematic landscape, Fischer Christensen reemerges with a fresh narrative that delves into the complexities of trust, identity and media scrutiny.
The story follows Maria, a well-established television host whose world is upended when revelations about her husband, Mikael, begin to surface. Once a renowned swimming coach, Mikael becomes the focal point of public outrage after being implicated in serious allegations of sexual abuse. The subsequent scandal forces Maria to confront not only the potential breakdown of her personal life and marital trust, but also the broader implications for her career and public identity.
Hashtag features a star-studded cast, with Danica Ćurčić (Out Stealing Horses [+see also:
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Fischer Christensen not only directs the film, but has also penned the screenplay. Her return marks a significant moment, coming after a lengthy interval since her previous feature-length work, Becoming Astrid [+see also:
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In a statement on her new film, Fischer Christensen says: “What happens when we are forced to recreate the story of our lives? When we can no longer trust that what was once a true story still is? We can fall apart, or we can find the courage to shine a light in new places – places where it might hurt, where not everything is neat and understandable. We live in a time where we constantly need to try to grasp the new realities that are taking shape. And perhaps find the strength to help create them. These are the life stories that Hashtag is about.”
Hashtag is being produced by Tomas Radoor and Mette Høst Hansen for Nordisk Film Production, with support from the Danish Film Institute, FilmFyn, Zentropa, the Nordisk Film & TV Fond, NRK and RÚV. The international sales are handled by TrustNordisk, and the movie is expected to be released in Danish theatres by spring 2026.
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