The Swedish director Magnus von Horn has attracted great attention at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with his latest film “The Girl with the Needle”. The film, based on the chilling story of the Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye, received a six-minute standing ovation from the audience at its conclusion. “The Girl with the Needle” tells the story of Dagmar Overbye, who murdered several illegitimate infants between 1913 and 1920. This harsh story captivated the audience at Cannes, who, after an initial silence, responded with prolonged applause. “It was an incredible experience. I have never experienced anything like it,” said a visibly moved von Horn. This is the first time von Horn’s work has been selected for the main competition at Cannes, which he describes as a dream come true. “It is important for arthouse films like this to receive as much attention as possible,” says von Horn, emphasizing the importance of Cannes as a platform that brings artistic films to a wider audience.
The film is scheduled to premiere in Danish cinemas on September 5th, where Danish film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience von Horn’s controversial film. By participating in the main competition at Cannes, “The Girl with the Needle” has already secured a place in the spotlight, and it will be exciting to see how it will be received by the Danish audience.