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Queen of Hearts

(Denmark, directed by May el-Toukhy)

The Danish are known for their authentic, heart-wrenching drama films and ‘Queen of Hearts’ is the latest addition to the growing canon. Trine Dyrholm, who you might know from basically any Danish film you’ve saw, stars as a successful lawyer who starts to grow feelings for her husband’s teenage son from a previous marriage. Expect high-intensity drama, painful dilemma’s, terrific acting and top-class soap opera.