Hygge! (2023)
A Danish comedy-drama where a dinner party phone game strips away secrets and puts cherished friendship to the ultimate test.
Hygge! - Movie Information
- Original Title: Hygge!
- Release Year: 2023
- Directed by: Dagur Kári
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: Danish
- Spoken Languages: Danish
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 26, 2023 (Denmark - 7)
- Production Companies: Snowglobe, Scanbox Production, Zik Zak Filmworks
- Production Countries: Denmark, Iceland
Hygge! - Plot
A group of friends meet for a dinner, and for fun start a party game where everyone must share everything that comes into their phones. Before long, the secrets spill out and threaten to spoil the most important thing of all, the 'hygge'.
Hygge! - Trailer
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Hygge! - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Dagur Kári
Main Cast
- Sofie Torp
- Joachim Fjelstrup
- Jesper Groth
- Andrea Heick Gadeberg
- Olivia Joof Lewerissa
- Nicolai Jørgensen
- Thue Ersted Rasmussen
Writers
- Dagur Kári
- Mads Tafdrup
Producers
- Mikkel Jersin
- Eva Jakobsen
- Bylgja Ægisdóttir
- Katrin Pors
- Þórir S. Sigurjónsson
Hygge! - FAQs
What is the phone game in Hygge! about?
In Hygge!, the dinner guests agree to a party game where every incoming call, text, and notification must be shared openly with the group. What begins as lighthearted fun quickly turns tense as hidden messages, secret conversations, and private lives are exposed one by one throughout the evening.
What does 'hygge' mean in the film?
Hygge is a Danish concept describing a feeling of cozy togetherness, warmth, and contentment shared among close friends or family. In the film, it represents the precious social harmony the group of friends cherishes — the very thing the dangerous phone game gradually puts at risk as secrets come to light.
Who directed Hygge! and who wrote it?
Hygge! was directed by Dagur Kári, the Icelandic-Danish filmmaker known for Noi the Albino. The screenplay was co-written by Dagur Kári and Mads Tafdrup. The film is a Danish-Icelandic co-production involving Snowglobe, Scanbox Production, and Zik Zak Filmworks.
Who are the main actors in Hygge!?
The ensemble cast of Hygge! includes Sofie Torp as Helene, Joachim Fjelstrup as Peter, Jesper Groth as Nikolaj, Andrea Heick Gadeberg as Laura, Olivia Joof Lewerissa as Erica, Nicolai Jørgensen, and Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Fabian.
Is Hygge! based on a true story or another film?
Hygge! is not based on a true story, but it shares its central premise with the Italian hit Perfect Strangers (2016) and its many international remakes. The concept of friends exposing their phone contents at a dinner party has been adapted across numerous cultures, and Hygge! offers a distinctly Danish take on the idea.
What genre is Hygge! and how long is it?
Hygge! is a comedy-drama that blends sharp social humor with genuine emotional tension. The film runs for 100 minutes, keeping its single-location dinner party setting tightly paced as friendships are tested and long-held secrets gradually surface over the course of one uncomfortable evening.
When was Hygge! released?
Hygge! was released in Denmark on October 26, 2023. The film is a Danish-Icelandic co-production directed by Dagur Kári and was produced by Snowglobe, Scanbox Production, and Zik Zak Filmworks.
What are some movies similar to Hygge!?
If you enjoyed Hygge!, you might also like Better Times (2023) and Bigger Than Life (1956) for their explorations of social and personal tension. Fans of ensemble drama set in confined spaces may also appreciate 12 Angry Men (1957) and Bicycle Thieves (1948) for their intense character-driven storytelling.
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