Thomas Vinterberg’s harrowing drama about a man falsely accused in a small community was filmed in Denmark, whose quiet towns and forests give the film its stark power.
Where was The Hunt filmed?
The Hunt was filmed in Denmark.
Every The Hunt location, explained
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The town – Zealand
The community scenes used towns on the island of Zealand, Denmark.
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The church – Denmark
A key scene used a village church in Denmark.
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The forests – Denmark
The hunting scenes used the woods of Denmark.
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A false accusation
The story follows a man wrongly accused in his community.
Planning a visit
Denmark – the film’s real home – offers quiet, accessible towns and countryside.
The Hunt Fun Facts
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Filmed in Denmark The drama used Danish towns and forests.
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A Thomas Vinterberg film The acclaimed director made the drama.
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Mads Mikkelsen He won Best Actor at Cannes for his role.
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Known as Jagten The film’s Danish title means ‘The Hunt’.
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Oscar-nominated The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Hunt filmed?
In Denmark.
Is it set in Denmark?
Yes – in a small Danish community.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Danish countryside is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Mads Mikkelsen.
When was it released?
2012.
