2025, Denmark, 92 min., Feature, Drama
Zinnini Elkington
Zinnini Elkington
Jasper Spanning
Victoria Carmen Sonne, Trine Dyrholm, Elliott Crosset Hove
Snowglobe
“Second Victims” is a gripping drama that shows how easily a person can make a mistake under immense pressure. Alexandra is a skilled neurologist working in an overstretched hospital ward. Her world collapses when a routine case turns into a tragedy. Instead of a normal day at work, she is faced with heavy accusations and haunting guilt. The film tells a story about the moments when self-confidence disappears and the heavy price of mistakes in the medical profession. It is an emotional reflection on the challenges faced by healthcare workers today and the difficult path to forgiveness.
Zinnini Elkington
Zinnini Elkington is a striking new name in Danish Nordic Noir. Starting her career with short films that caught the attention of European festivals, she quickly established herself through her specific visual style and interest in the “dark corners” of the human psyche. “Second Victims” marks her major breakthrough, demonstrating her ability to collaborate with leading actors and sustain tension until the final frame.
FILMOGRAPHY
2025 – Second Victims (Det andet offer)
FESTIVALS, AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
2025 – Official Selection – Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)
2025 – Gold Hugo Nomination (New Directors) – Chicago International Film Festival