Skammerens Datter Ii: Slangens | Gave (2019)
Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive," with Dina’s storyline separate from the prisoners for much of the 90-minute runtime. Production and Technical Quality
Reviewers from IMDb and Letterboxd share a mix of disappointment and appreciation for the sequel's atmosphere. Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019)
Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019), directed by Ask Hasselbalch , is a fantasy adventure that continues the story of Dina, a young girl with the magical ability to see people's deepest shame. While some reviewers from Berlingske praised its expanded scope and character depth, others found it to be a "watered-down" sequel compared to the 2015 original. Plot and Narrative Choices Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive,"
The film follows Dina as she meets her estranged father, Sezuan, a "Blackmaster" who can manipulate illusions. When her friends Nico and Davin are imprisoned at the Sagisburg fortress, she must team up with her father to rescue them. While some reviewers from Berlingske praised its expanded
Rebecca Emilie Sattrup (Dina) and Jakob Oftebro (Nico) are noted for solid performances that help ground the "sacred feminine and masculine" themes.
The story leans harder into its "YA/PG" roots, focusing on two parallel coming-of-age journeys: Dina’s struggle with her father's legacy and Nico's growth into a hero.
Erin • Nov 20, 2024 at 8:32 pm
The heron is a sophisticated character archetype known in many indigenous cultures. I loved him and the interplay between him and the protagonist. The character contrast is everything.