Danish Oscar-winning comedy-drama “Another Round” has found a global audience because it celebrates life at a time when the pandemic has threatened our existence, according to director Thomas Vinterberg.
The film, starring Mads Mikkelsen, portrays high school teachers in various stages of midlife crisis who test alcohol’s ability to improve their lives. It won the Oscar for best international feature film on Sunday.
“I find that alcohol in the movie is a symbol for something larger than just drinking,” Vinterberg, 51, told Reuters in an interview.
“Our existence has been threatened by the pandemic, but there’s an element of rejoicing in this movie, with people sharing bottle…
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