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The Danish Girl

2015 – Mannen, Haramsøya

Still from The Danish Girl showing a woman seated indoors with a book and dog.

The Danish Girl

Inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, this remarkable love story follows a marriage transformed by one partner’s journey toward living authentically. As Lili embraces her identity, the couple navigates devotion, change, and the challenges of a society unprepared for such truth.

Norway’s landscapes contribute a powerful visual backdrop to the film’s emotional and artistic tone. Filming at Mannen and on Haramsøya adds dramatic natural beauty and a sense of quiet isolation, enhancing the story’s intimacy while grounding it in striking Scandinavian scenery.

Director: Tom Hooper

Released: 2015

Norway locations: Mannen · Haramsøya

Movie trailer

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