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Cognitio (2018): Cast

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Cognitio is a 2018 short drama directed by Rebecca Emcken, starring Lasse Steen Jensen as Tobias, Lior David Cohen and Mikkel Rishøj. It runs 20 minutes and was made on a reported $45,000 budget.

Cognitio (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Rebecca Emcken
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
Budget
$45K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cognitio About?

The premise of Cognitio without spoilers.

Tobias, a reclusive young man, finds himself hospitalized in a psychiatric institution. While there, he befriends Emil, a boy with a strikingly different perspective on their circumstances. Their developing friendship challenges Tobias's perceptions and tests the limits of his understanding, as he confronts his own mental state and the nature of their shared reality.

Cognitio Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Cognitio Cast & Characters

Lasse Steen Jensen leads the cast as Tobias, with Lior David Cohen as Emil and Mikkel Rishøj as Frederik. Directed by Rebecca Emcken.

Videos

Cognitio Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

COGNITIO (Danish short film) - TEASER
  • Featurette COGNITIO (Danish short film) - FULL MOVIE

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FAQ

Cognitio FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Cognitio, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cognitio?

Cognitio runs 20 minutes.

When was Cognitio released?

Cognitio was released on October 8, 2018.

Who directed Cognitio?

Cognitio was directed by Rebecca Emcken.

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Who is in the cast of Cognitio?

Cognitio stars Lasse Steen Jensen as Tobias, Lior David Cohen as Emil and Mikkel Rishøj as Frederik.

What was the budget of Cognitio?

Cognitio had a reported budget of $45,000.

Does Cognitio have a post-credit scene?

No. Cognitio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cognitio in?

The original language of Cognitio is Danish.

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