description Submarino Overview
Submarino is a 2010 Danish drama centered on two brothers struggling with poverty and addiction in Denmark. The film’s production included a significant number of first-time professionals, reflecting a creative approach inspired by the director's early work. It was produced by Nimbus Film and adapted from Jonas T. Bengtsson’s novel.
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info Submarino Specifications
| Country | Denmark |
| Year | 2010 |
help Submarino FAQ
Are the two brothers together throughout Submarino?
No, the film follows Nick and his younger brother through largely separate adult lives shaped by the same childhood tragedy. Their paths converge again after addiction, prison, and family responsibilities have pushed both toward crisis.
What novel is Submarino based on?
Thomas Vinterberg adapted the 2007 novel Submarino by Danish writer Jonas T. Bengtsson. The film preserves its focus on damaged brothers living on the margins of Copenhagen.
Why is the film called Submarino?
The title refers to a torture method involving forced submersion and functions as a metaphor for lives overwhelmed by trauma and addiction. It should not be confused with Richard Ayoade's unrelated 2010 film Submarine.
Who plays the brothers in Submarino?
Jakob Cedergren plays Nick, and Peter Plaugborg plays his unnamed younger brother. The Danish drama was directed by Thomas Vinterberg, a co-founder of the Dogme 95 movement.
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