Placebo

In a hospital two fatally ill teenagers, Theo and Aron, don’t only share the same room while waiting for the end, but also everything from silly jokes, to deeper thoughts and emotions. Aron has his bed placed by the window, and with the hope to bring a spark of light into their isolated world, he spends the days describing the course of events out on the street to his friend, who has a more bitter approach to their situation. But what starts out as an innocent game, eventually becomes a matter of life and death in a way that none of them could have imagined.

Directed by Johanna Stentorp, Placebo leans on a strong ensemble — Mathæus Andersen, Malthe Vrå Heldbo, Inger Larsen — 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 screen titles of 2013.