Cool Boy

13 year old Felix cannot feel the cold. He lives a stress-filled life with his mother, where he struggles to hide her addiction from the world - especially from his best friend Anton, who comes from a classic nuclear family dynamic. As time passes, the difference between the two families becomes more and more apparent to Felix. Shame and envy cast doubt on Felix, and he begins to wonder whether he can continue to be in a friendship where cannot be honest and does not feel understood.

Directed by Peter Bjerre Salling, Cool Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Andreas Vang Holt, Julian Brix, Kimmie Liv Sennova — 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 drama titles of 2024.