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Hollow Heart 2019

40 min📅 2019-06-21

Dive into *Hollow Heart (2019)*, Emilie Marloth Frøkjær's raw and unsettling short film that blurs the lines between art and ethics.

Director: Emilie Marloth Frøkjær

Cast

Lotte Andersen
Lotte Andersen
Ellen
Sandra Guldberg Kampp
Sandra Guldberg Kampp
Adalyn
Thure Lindhardt
Thure Lindhardt
Carl
Nicolas Wanczycki
Nicolas Wanczycki
Dr. Louis
Marie Cluzet
Kometolog
Sally Maersk
Journalist
Hakan Partigoc
Dreng #1
Esteban L'Haridon
Dreng #2
Elias Afaou
Dreng #3
Ilies Fadlili
Dreng #4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollow Heart (2019) about?

*Hollow Heart* follows artist Ellen as she stages an installation projecting her sick daughter Adalyn's heartbeat for an audience. As media scrutiny grows, Ellen escalates the project, forcing her to confront a heartbreaking choice: prioritize her daughter's well-being or chase artistic recognition.

Who directed Hollow Heart?

The film was directed by Emilie Marloth Frøkjær, a filmmaker known for her provocative and emotionally charged storytelling.

Who stars in Hollow Heart?

The film features Lotte Andersen, Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Thure Lindhardt, Nicolas Wanczycki, and Marie Cluzet in key roles.

Is Hollow Heart (2019) worth watching?

Though unrated, *Hollow Heart* stands out for its bold themes and emotional depth. Its short runtime makes it a compelling watch for fans of psychological drama, but its intensity may not suit all viewers.

How long is Hollow Heart?

The film runs for 40 minutes.

About Hollow Heart (2019) — A mother's art vs. her child's heart in Emilie Marloth Frøkjær's raw drama

Dive into *Hollow Heart (2019)*, Emilie Marloth Frøkjær's raw and unsettling short film that blurs the lines between art and ethics. At its core, the story follows Ellen, a celebrated artist whose provocative installation, *Hollow Heart*, projects the ailing heartbeat of her daughter Adalyn onto a live audience. The film captures the tension between maternal devotion and artistic ambition as Ellen pushes boundaries further, risking her child's fragile stability for fame. With a haunting atmosphere and themes of sacrifice, *Hollow Heart* challenges viewers to question where creation ends and exploitation begins.

Starring Lotte Andersen and Sandra Guldberg Kampp alongside Thure Lindhardt, the film weaves a tense narrative where personal pain becomes public spectacle. Frøkjær's direction infuses the 40-minute runtime with an uneasy intimacy, making *Hollow Heart* a thought-provoking exploration of vulnerability and the ethics of art. Is Ellen's work a bold statement or a dangerous gamble? The answer lingers long after the final heartbeat fades.