What’s being screened
«La chica de la aguja» is a Danish film shown in its original version with subtitles (VOSE) as part of the XVII Novembre Negre, Sagunt’s Noir Genre Festival. The story follows Karoline, a young unemployed woman struggling to survive in post-World War I Copenhagen. When she becomes pregnant, she must make a decision that will change the course of her life.
Shot in black and white with a meticulously crafted mise-en-scène, the film stands out for Victoria Carmen Sonne’s performance. The festival’s review describes it as grim and somewhat excessive—a useful warning for those not seeking a gentle drama.
Awards and nominations
«La chica de la aguja» competed for the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the 2024 Oscar for Best International Feature Film and the Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film. At the 2024 European Film Awards, it earned 5 nominations and 2 wins, and in 2025, it was nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film.
Where and as part of which festival
The screening of «La chica de la aguja» takes place in the Main Hall of Casal Jove Port de Sagunt. It is part of Novembre Negre, which in its seventeenth edition runs from 6 to 30 November 2026, organised by the Sagunto City Council’s Department of Youth and Childhood together with Casal Jove, in collaboration with local cultural associations. The full programme is available on the festival’s website.
