Second Victims

Second Victims
Film poster
DanishDet andet offer
Directed byZinnini Elkington
Written byZinnini Elkington
Produced byJohannes Rothaus Nørregaard
StarringÖzlem Sağlanmak
CinematographyMia Mai Dengsø Graabæk
Edited byAnia de Sá
Music byJenny Rossander
Production
company
Meta Film
Release date
  • 10 April 2025 (2025-04-10) (Denmark)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryDenmark
LanguageDanish

Second Victims (Danish: Det andet offer) is a 2025 Danish drama film written and directed by Zinnini Elkington in her feature directorial debut. Starring Özlem Sağlanmak, the film follows Alexandra, a young neurologist who navigates an understaffed hospital ward.

The film was released in Denmark on 10 April 2025. It won the Best Danish Film and five other awards at the 43rd Robert Awards.

Premise

A young skilled neurologist confronts the consequences of her medical errors during a high-pressure shift.[1]

Cast

Production

Zinnini Elkington, the film's director and screenwriter, grew up in a family of health professionals. The idea of Second Victims was developed during a conversation between her and her sister, who is also a doctor.[2] The term "second victim" is commonly used to describe the healthcare professionals who experience severe distress after being involved in an unanticipated adverse patient event. It was introduced in an article written by Albert Wu in 2000.[3]

In April 2024, it was reported that REinvent acquired the film's international sales.[4] It was also announced that SF Studios would distribute the film in Nordic countries.[5] In September 2024, the project participated at the Finnish Film Affair.[6] The film was presented at the Nordic Market Screenings during the Nordic Film Market, held at the Gothenburg Film Festival in January 2025.[7]

Principal photography took place on location at the Herlev Hospital in Herlev from January to February 2024.[8]

Release

Second Victims was released in Danish theatres on 10 April 2025.[9] It garnered more than 87,000 admissions during its run.[10] It was selected to screen at the Kaleidoscope section at the Filmfest Hamburg in September 2025.[11] In October 2025, it was screened at the Film Fest Gent.[12]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Filmfest Hamburg 7 October 2025 Critics' Choice Award Zinnini Elkington Won [13]
Robert Awards 31 January 2026 Best Danish Film Johannes Rothaus Nørregaard and Zinnini Elkington Won [14]
Best Director Zinnini Elkington Won
Best Original Screenplay Won
Best Actress in a Leading Role Özlem Saglanmak Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Mathilde Arcel Nominated
Trine Dyrholm Nominated
Best Cinematography Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk Nominated
Best Editing Ania de Sá Won
Best Sound Design Jakob Strandgaard and Catrine Le Dous Won
Best Score Jenny Rossander Nominated
Best Song "All These Wilted Trees" by Lydmor Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Second Victims". Metafilm. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  2. ^ Monggaard, Christian (8 April 2025). "Med sin film 'Det andet offer' spørger Zinnini Elkington, hvordan vi passer på dem, der passer på os". Dagbladet Information (in Danish). Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  3. ^ Albert W Wu (18 March 2000). "Medical error: the second victim. The doctor who makes the mistake needs help too". The BMJ. 320 (7237): 726–7. doi:10.1136/BMJ.320.7237.726. ISSN 0959-8138. PMC 1117748. PMID 10720336. Wikidata Q24524702.
  4. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (25 April 2024). "REinvent Picks Up 'Second Victims' With 'Borgen,' 'Queen of Hearts' Stars (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Danish Drama 'Second Victims' Acquired by SF Studios". Nordic Widescreen. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  6. ^ Economou, Vassilis (17 September 2024). "The Finnish Film Affair unveils a range of bold projects and showcases "Finnish Weird"". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  7. ^ Dalton, Ben (13 January 2025). "Goteborg Film Festival's Nordic Film Market includes new films from Lone Scherfig, Hlynur Palmason, Maria Sodahl". Screen International. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Spillefilmen: Det andet offer/ søger statister/ KBH (Lineup)". Dask Online. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Det andet offer". Kino. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  10. ^ Prakash, Thomas; Kjær, Astrid Simone (15 December 2025). "'Gyldent år' for dansk film handler ikke kun om Ternet Ninja og Den Sidste Viking". DR (in Danish). Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  11. ^ Blaney, Martin (9 September 2025). "Filmfest Hamburg unveils 2025 line-up". Screen International. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Programma Film Fest Gent 2025 onthuld". Vertigo (in Dutch). 18 September 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  13. ^ Heidsiek, Birgit (7 October 2025). "Do You Love Me and Love Letters among the winners at Filmfest Hamburg". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  14. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (2 February 2026). "The Girl with the Needle and Second Victims dominate Denmark's Robert Awards". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 February 2026.

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