The Spy by the Sea

The Spy by the Sea is a short romantic comedy drama set in 1913 Denmark. Christopher Brythelwaite is an Englishman's Englishman who has just finished his education at Cambridge University and decides it would be 'awfully vogueish' to become a spy, but is quickly seduced by the German, Eva Hauser. Their relationship is tinged by romance, humour and a peculiarly English set of sensibilities, but when Eva leaves him without a trace, he is left to consider his maturity.

Section

  • Best Danish Film

Director

Nicholas Hulbert

Duration

13'

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Year

2017