Simon Staho

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Danish film director.

Dag och Natt was produced by Zentropa. Staho's film (as reviewed) uses a two-shot, dialogue-driven structure and explores themes of depression and self-destruction.

Dag och Natt is presented as a two-shot, dialogue-driven film that slowly descends into tragedy. The review praises the writing and performances while stressing a pervasive negativity and lack of tension. The film is compared to Lars von Trier and noted as produced by Zentropa. Overall rating in the review: 4/5.