Applause

Applause is a Danish motion picture starring internationally acclaimed actress Paprika Steen (The Celebration, Adam's Apples) who portrays Thea, a recovering alcoholic stage actress whose struggle to reclaim her role as a mother is complicated by the demons from her past. Ms. Steen has been lauded by such respected critics as Roger Ebert and is being touted by many industry observers as an Oscar contender for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

"One of the best screen performances of the year" (Karen Durbin, New York Times)

"An extraordinary performance by Paprika Steen"
– Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun-Times