Thomas Vinterberg's 'Families Like Ours' Explores Danish Refugee Crisis

The seven-part series at the Venice Film Festival imagines Denmark's population displaced by climate change.

The series follows several Danish families forced to emigrate as their country is dismantled due to rising sea levels.
Central characters include a young couple navigating Europe to reunite and a family struggling with separation and new beginnings.
Vinterberg's work focuses on human resilience and coping mechanisms during crises, drawing from his personal experiences and observations.
The show features familiar faces from Vinterberg's past films, adding a layer of authenticity and emotional depth.
Research into potential governmental responses to such a crisis underpins the narrative, reflecting current global concerns.