Awakening

Awakening

Directed by Christian Tafdrup

200841 min6.6 / 10

A tense, introspective short film about a young man's discovery of a hidden truth that complicates his identity and relationships during a family camping trip.

Carsten is dating Melissa, who introduces him to her parents. On a camping trip with Melissa's family, Carsten finds that he shares a secret with Melissa's father.

Questions people ask

  • Is Awakening violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Awakening sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Awakening scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Awakening end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Awakening easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise68

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Awakening

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Awakening

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Awakening, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Awakening, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Awakening, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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