The second instalment of the creative collaboration between urban furniture retailer BoConcept and celebrated actor Mads Mikkelsen premieres March 18th at 4 a.m. EST with The Guest. The stylish and humorous short film features Mads Mikkelsen and Dejan Cukic, Mikkelsen’s friend and director of The Guest.
Cukic, who also directed BoConcept’s first short film with Mikkelsen, The Call, says of the two films, “Compared to the previous film The Call, which was high on drama, we wanted to make something more lighthearted and fun, and Mads is perfect in the role of furniture geek.”
Mads Mikkelsen was closely involved in the development of the script with Cukic and technical director Thomas Busk. Their teamwork resulted in an amusing film that highlights the multifunctionality of BoConcept furniture.
The Location
The film was shot on location in Valencia, Spain in the home of world-renowned BoConcept designer Morten Georgsen. He created many of the furniture pieces starring in the film and is thrilled to see his designs in action. “I have always believed that beauty and function must go hand in hand. What"s the point of beautiful design if you cannot use it?” said Georgsen.
Georgsen designed the house himself using various levels and flooring materials, and creating a natural transition from indoor to outdoor. The outdoor rooms and lighting played a great part in creating the perfect light and playful ambience in the film.
The Style
In The Guest, Mikkelsen and Cukic play old friends who reunite in Spain. Mikkelsen’s character shows off his new home, which includes beautiful women in unexpected places and chic, functional BoConcept furniture pieces throughout. BoConcept Visual Manager Jette Christensen explains: “This film is lighthearted and more casual, but we wanted to maintain a high level of elegance with an exquisite tone-on-tone selection of white and grey.”
In celebration of the film, BoConcept will give one lucky fan a chance to win an interior makeover worth $5,000. Visit www.boconcept.us for more information on how to enter and to view The Guest, which debuts March 18, 2015.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mads Mikkelsen is possibly the most popular actor in Denmark. Since playing Le Chiffre in the James Bond movie Casino Royale and winning the Best Actor award in Cannes 2012 for his role in the renowned Danish film The Hunt, he has achieved worldwide recognition. His latest performance in the film The Salvation received standing ovations when screened in Cannes in 2014, and many TV viewers around the world can right now enjoy him in the lead role of the hit series Hannibal.
Dejan Cukic directed and co-stars in The Guest. He is an accomplished actor and director in Denmark and is famous for his comedies and dramas across Europe. He is known for his roles in the films In China They Eat Dogs, Just Another Love Story and The Trap and enjoyed great success in the Danish hit TV show Nikolaj and Julie.
The Guest...
Credits:
Script: Dejan Cukic and Thomas Busk
Director: Dejan Cukic and Thomas Busk
Film photographer: Nicolaj Brüel
Producer: Claus Frandsen, the company film
Sound: Alexsounds and Supersonic
Post Production: Decu, Gentlemen Bronocos, the company film
Production Company: the company film
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