‘Armand’ Director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Explains His Cannes Winner & Renate Reinsve Friendship
Feb 10, 2025
Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel discusses his film ‘Armand,’ for which he won the Caméra d’Or, for Best First Feature Film, at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. He explains its themes and discusses his ongoing friendship and collaborations with star Renate Reinsve.
In ‘Armand,’ after an alleged fight between two 6-year-old boys, the parents and school staff are called in to clarify the incident. From IFC Films, ‘Armand’ is in theaters in NY and LA February 7 followed by a regional expansion February 14.
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