Cracks in the Shell

An insecure drama student is given the lead role in a play by her director, but the role she is supposed to play is at odds with her real personality. The fusion of her stage persona and her real life persona becomes a psychological tour de force for the young woman, changing her private life.

Directed by Christian Schwochow, Cracks in the Shell leans on a strong ensemble — Stine Fischer Christensen, Ulrich Noethen, Dagmar Manzel — 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 2012.