Empire
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Empire is a drama/comedy film. directed by Frederikke Aspöck.
Starring Anna Neye Poulsen, Sara Fanta Traore, and Claus Riis Østergaard
Synopsis
As a “free colored” woman, Anna Elizabeth Heegaard is wealthy and owns her own slaves when she begins a love affair with the Danish colony’s governor-general Peter von Scholten. During communal feasts, they discuss social reforms while a slave boy hangs above the table and cools the diners with a feather. And in the shadows, whispers begin of a slave revolt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Anna Neye Poulsen
as Anna
Sara Fanta Traore
as Petrine
Claus Riis Østergaard
as Peter Von Scholten
Jesper Groth
as Admiral Irminger
Tyler Errol Murray
as Frederik
Caroline Henderson
as Gudrun
James L. Sampson
as Tom
Søs Sif Thiele
as Mrs. Nielsen
Jesper Asholt
as Mr. Nielsen
Anders Brink Madsen
as Mr. Hagensen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Meta Film
- Brain Academy
- Seven Islands Film
- DR
- SF Studios
- SVT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire about?
As a “free colored” woman, Anna Elizabeth Heegaard is wealthy and owns her own slaves when she begins a love affair with the Danish colony’s governor-general Peter von Scholten. During commun...
Who directed Empire?
Empire was directed by Frederikke Aspöck.
How long is Empire?
Empire has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Empire released?
Empire was released on April 20, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Empire?
The main cast of Empire includes Anna Neye Poulsen, Sara Fanta Traore, Claus Riis Østergaard, Jesper Groth, Tyler Errol Murray.