The film’s director said diversity “wasn’t a thought in our mind.” One of its producers said diversity is important, but not for every film.
What a nothing burger. A reporter trying to stir up a controversy where none exists.
Yeh ffs I hate this kind of prodding in a context where it has no sense whatsoever. It makes them look stupid, and diminishes the issue in places where it actually is an issue.
Mikklesen response:
“Well, first of all, the film takes place in Denmark in the 1750s. We do have a big plotline about a girl of color who is being subjected to racism, which was very rare, any people of color in Denmark… almost nobody. She was probably at the time the only one in the entire country of Denmark.””
good
Danish director Nikolaj Arcel’s period epic set in 18th-century Denmark
How diverse was 18th century Denmark?
