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The Model

The Model

20165.81h 45m

Overview

When emerging fashion model Emma gets a chance to pursue her dream of becoming an international top model, she leaves her everyday life in Denmark behind, and moves to Paris. At a photo shoot in her new hometown, she meets the attractive photographer Shane White and they fall in love. But their relationship soon turns into a dangerous obsession for Emma.

Directed by Mads Matthiesen
Written by Mads Matthiesen, Martin Zandvliet, Anders Frithiof August
Produced by Jonas Bagger
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

Top Cast

Maria Palm

Maria Palm

Emma

Ed Skrein

Ed Skrein

Shane White

Charlotte Tomaszewska

Charlotte Tomaszewska

Zofia

Marco Ilsø

Marco Ilsø

Frederik

Thierry Hancisse

Thierry Hancisse

Bernard

Virgile Bramly

Virgile Bramly

Marcel

Claire Tran

Claire Tran

Mika

Dominic Allburn

Dominic Allburn

Sebastien

C

Camille Moitrier-Cadart

Olivia

W

Weronika Kietlińska

Dasha

Themes & Keywords

paris, francefashion photographermodelmodelingfashion photography

About The Model

The Model is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of paris, france, fashion photographer, model, modeling, fashion photography. Directed by Mads Matthiesen, it stars Maria Palm, Ed Skrein, Charlotte Tomaszewska. When emerging fashion model Emma gets a chance to pursue her dream of becoming an international top model, she leaves her everyday life in Denmark behind, and moves to Paris. At a photo shoot in her new hometown, she meets the attractive photographer Shane White and they fall in love. But their relationship soon turns into a dangerous obsession for Emma.

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