Drama
Theatrical January 22, 2016
The Danish Girl poster

The Danish Girl (2016)

The Danish Girl is a book-based movie adapted from "The Danish Girl" by David Ebershoff, Noa Shavit. This Drama film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is January 22, 2016.

The Source Material

The Danish Girl

a novel

by David Ebershoff, Noa Shavit

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Overview

Inspired by a true story, The Danish Girl is a tale of a passionate and unusual marriage. Dressing as a woman in order that his wife might finish a painting, Einer Wegener realises that he might in part be a woman. He eventually becomes Lili Elbe, and his wife…

About The Movie

Description

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Details

Title
The Danish Girl
Original Title
The Danish Girl
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama
US Theatrical
January 22, 2016 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical
November 27, 2015 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical Note
New York / Los Angeles