2009 Film - Sekunder

is a haunting Danish short film that tackles the harrowing themes of trauma, sexual abuse, and the destructive nature of revenge . Directed by Anders Fløe Svenningsen , the film is best known for its unconventional narrative structure and its raw, emotional impact despite a runtime of only 18 minutes. Plot and Narrative Structure

Behind the scenes, the film was written by and Nikolaj Sonqvist . The technical crew included lighting designers Astrid Neumann and Mathias Asger Rasmussen , who helped craft the film's somber and gritty visual tone. Critical Reception and Themes sekunder 2009 film

The film features a small but powerful cast that delivers intense, grounded performances: as Kenni (The Father) Marie Hammer Boda as Mathilde (The Daughter) Jens Bo Jørgensen as Ebbe (The Perpetrator) Pernille Glavind Olsson as Karen Amalie Amorøe as Sidse is a haunting Danish short film that tackles

The film follows (played by Tao Hildebrand), a father who is driven to a breaking point after his 12-year-old daughter, Mathilde (Marie Boda), reveals a devastating secret about being the victim of a sexual crime. By choosing revenge over staying with his daughter

The central theme is the . By choosing revenge over staying with his daughter to support her through her trauma, Kenni creates a secondary tragedy. The film explores whether "justice" through violence ever truly provides resolution or if it simply adds more fractured seconds to a life already broken. Sekunder (Short 2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

Reviewers often describe Sekunder as a "splinter" of a film—short, sharp, and lingering long after the credits roll. Its restraint and lack of heavy exposition allow the silence and imagery to convey the weight of the characters' grief.

What sets Sekunder apart is its use of . The story begins with the aftermath of Kenni’s brutal quest for vengeance against the perpetrator, Ebbe (Jens Bo Jørgensen). As the film moves backward in time, the audience is gradually shown the sequence of events that led to the violence, culminating in the initial revelation that shattered the family's life. This storytelling device forces the viewer to confront the consequences of the father's actions before fully understanding the "why," creating a deep sense of unease and moral complexity. Cast and Crew