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Helmer & Son is a 2006 Danish live-action short film directed by actor and filmmaker Soren Pilmark. The story follows a man summoned to a nursing home after his elderly father locks himself inside a wardrobe, using the incident to explore their family relationship through restrained comedy. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 79th Academy Awards, held in 2007.
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What happens in Helmer & Son?
A busy man is called to a nursing home after his elderly father locks himself inside a wardrobe. The son's attempt to get him out becomes a restrained story about their family relationship.
Who directed Helmer & Son, and when was it released?
Søren Pilmark directed the Danish short film in 2006. The Danish Film Institute lists its running time as 13 minutes. [Danish Film Institute](https://www.dfi.dk/viden-om-film/filmdatabasen/film/helmer-og-son)
Was Helmer & Son nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. It was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Short Film, Live Action, but it did not win the category.
Which company produced Helmer & Son?
Nordisk Film is listed as the production company. The principal cast includes Per Pallesen as Helmer, Steen Stig Lommer as Jess, and Ditte Hansen as Vibeke.
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