Directing
Nikolaj Arcel
- Titles
- 26movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 2001 to 2026, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 10titles as director
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
A Conspiracy of Faith84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 21 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime6.0average 3.7
- Mystery6.3average 4.1
- Tension7.2average 6.0
- Contemporary Realism6.5average 5.4
- Psychological6.7average 5.6
- Politics3.5average 2.6
- Adrenaline5.7average 4.9
- Violence5.0average 4.2
Rarely in their work
- Nostalgia2.2, average 3.7
- Situational Comedy1.5, average 2.7
- Pop Culture1.1, average 2.2
- Romance2.9, average 3.8
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Nordic Noir 6
- Character-Driven 5
- Dark & Gritty 3
- Supernatural Mystery 2
- Wholesome Entertainment 2
- Danish Cinema 2
- Investigative Journalism 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Character Study 2
- Social Critique 2
- Cold Case Investigation 2
- Crime Thriller 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- RRasmus HeisterbergWriterThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, A Royal Affair, The Absent One, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, +2 more
- RRasmus VidebækCinematographerThe Dark Tower, The Promised Land, A Royal Affair, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, +1 more
Mikkel E.G. NielsenEditorA Royal Affair, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, Catch That Girl, Truth About Men, +1 more
Nikolaj Lie KaasActorThe Purity of Vengeance, The Keeper of Lost Causes, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Anders W. BerthelsenActorIsland of Lost Souls, King's Game, Catch That Girl, Cecilie
Søren PilmarkActorThe Purity of Vengeance, The Keeper of Lost Causes, A Conspiracy of Faith, King's Game
Fares FaresActorThe Purity of Vengeance, The Keeper of Lost Causes, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Jussi Adler-OlsenWriterThe Purity of Vengeance, The Keeper of Lost Causes, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Anders Thomas JensenWriterThe Dark Tower, The Promised Land, The Monster of Florence, My Fairytale Life
Johanne Louise SchmidtActorThe Purity of Vengeance, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Lars MikkelsenActorIsland of Lost Souls, King's Game, Cecilie
Nicolas BroActorAntboy, King's Game, Truth About Men
Movies and TV shows
26Type
Upcoming
3 titles
2020s
3 titles · average score 81
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Director, Writer
2010s
9 titles · average score 65
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2000s
11 titles · average score 57
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