The Contest (2013): Cast & Plot
The Contest is a 2013 family film directed by Martin Miehe-Renard, starring Sylvester Byder as Karl Højby Hansen, Malika Sia Graff and Lars Knutzon. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Martin Miehe-Renard
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- ASA Film Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Contest About?
The premise of The Contest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After relocating from the Danish countryside to the diverse Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Karl and his mother find themselves outsiders. He’s befriended by Sawsan, a confident Danish-Turkish girl who attempts to introduce him to city life. Sawsan dreams of performing in the Danish Eurovision Song Contest for kids, but faces opposition from her father. Karl devises a plan to help her achieve her ambition, navigating cultural differences and unexpected challenges along the way.
The Contest Cast & Characters
Sylvester Byder leads the cast as Karl Højby Hansen, with Malika Sia Graff as Sawsan and Lars Knutzon as Karl's Grandfather. Directed by Martin Miehe-Renard; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Martin Miehe-Renard
- Sylvester Byder as Karl Højby Hansen
- Malika Sia Graff as Sawsan
- Lars Knutzon as Karl's Grandfather
- Laura Christensen as Lærke
Also Starring in The Contest
· 29 more- Laura Drasbæk DR-girl
- Line Kruse Eva
- Ali Kazim Kumail
- Lado Hadzic
- Natali Vallespir Sand Jamilah
- Hans Holtegaard
- Joakim Ingversen Teacher
- Lars Torpp Thomsen
- Birgit Conradi
- Victor Marcussen
- Mian Hussein Sawsan's Cousin
- Nima Nabipour
- Szhirley
- Jacob Riising
- Meinhard St. John
- Camilla Skandarioon
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More from Martin Miehe-Renard
More films directed by Martin Miehe-Renard: Buster’s World, Father of Four and the Vikings, Father of Four - On the Sunny Side! and Father of Four: At The Top.
The Contest Plot Summary
What happens in The Contest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a moment of low spirits, George opens up to Jerry, Elaine, and Kramer about a troubling incident: his mother caught him in an intimate moment with her Glamour magazine. With his mother now hospitalized from the shock, George vows to quit masturbation “altogether,” and he dares his friends to a wager to see who can hold out the longest. The stakes tilt in favor of the women, who get two-to-one odds, so Elaine ends up putting in a little extra as part of the bet.
Full summary
The whole story of The Contest, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Contest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What bet do George and Jerry make at the beginning of the film?
The Contest Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Till stjärnorna” and “Sawsans geheime missie”.
- Also known as
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- Till stjärnorna
- Sawsans geheime missie
- The Contest - In geheimer Mission
- Мисия MGP
- Misja: Gwiazda
- 小伙伴崭露头角
- 더 콘테스트: 투 더 스타즈 앤 백
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The Contest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Contest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Contest?
The Contest runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Contest released?
The Contest was released on March 21, 2013.
Who directed The Contest?
The Contest was directed by Martin Miehe-Renard.
More films by Martin Miehe-Renard Who is in the cast of The Contest?
The Contest stars Sylvester Byder as Karl Højby Hansen, Malika Sia Graff as Sawsan and Lars Knutzon as Karl's Grandfather, among 33 credited actors.
Does The Contest have a post-credit scene?
No. The Contest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Contest in?
The original language of The Contest is Danish.
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