Ritardando

Rumbling in the distance. Concentrated harp playing. A barricaded apartment. David does his best to shut out the rest of the world so he can practice in peace. A neighbor knocks his door and wants him to seek safety in the basement, but David is not interested. He believes in art, not war.

Directed by Selma Sunniva, Ritardando leans on a strong ensemble — Thure Lindhardt, Anne Sofie Wanstrup, Frederikke Dahl Hansen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2025.