Applause Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Sometimes life is the hardest performance of all.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 24, 2011

Applause

Release Date: Friday, April 22, 2011 Limited

Director: Martin Zandvliet

Starring: Paprika Steen • Michael Falch • Sara-Marie Maltha • Shanti Roney

R Drama 1 hr, 25 m Danish, English ( Subtitled)

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Recovering alcoholic stage actress, Thea Barfoed (Paprika Steen) has gone through turmoil. Having divorced her husband, Christian (Michael Falch), and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the reality of a new beginning seems bleak. Thea uses her inner actress's charm and manipulation to convince her ex-husband that she is fully recovered and capable of being a good mother to their children; however, she hasn't completely convinced herself. On stage, Thea plays the binge drinking, ostentatious Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Ironically, her stage character bears an uncanny resemblance to her personal life. As her alcoholism and past regrets hang in the balance, Thea must decide whether to confront her inner demons or to let the show go on.

Drama

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Who stars in Applause – Cast List

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Paprika Steen
Open Hearts, Keep the Lights On
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Michael Falch
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Sara-Marie Maltha
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Shanti Roney
Nymphomaniac: Part One

Who is making Applause – Crew List

A look at Applause behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Martin Zandvliet last helmed Land of Mine and A Place Under the Sun.

Director: Martin Zandvliet
Screenwriters: —

Studio: World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Applause

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2011

Unknown Status

Changed Applause movie production status. No additional details available for this status.

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 1 hr, 25 m
Tagline: Sometimes life is the hardest performance of all.
Also known as: Not available
Language: Danish<br> English (subtitled)

Applause Trailers and Clips

Applause

Theatrical Trailer

Applause Release Date: When was the film released?

Applause was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 22 , 2011. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family, African Cats and Water for Elephants. As a limited release, Applause was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Applause is currently being determined. Stay tuned!