SCA25 Second Victims

SCA25 Second Victims

SCA25 Second Victims

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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Featuring a stellar cast led by Özlem Saglanmak (Borgen) and Trine Dyrholm (also in Beginnings), captivating drama Second Victims follows a neurologist on a shift that will change her life forever.

Set against the backdrop of an understaffed stroke unit, skilled neurologist Alexandra’s (Saglanmak) unwavering confidence is put to the ultimate test when a routine case spirals out of control. As blame and guilt ripple through the hospital where she works, Alexandra confronts her own fallibility, grappling with the profound repercussions of medical misjudgements.

Written and directed by Zinnini Elkington, this intense and introspective journey invites audiences to reflect on human frailty and redemption. Highlighting the emotional toll of working in a strained healthcare system and shot on location at Herlev Hospital in Denmark, this psychological drama is inspired by the real-life psychological syndrome ‘second victims’, which can affect healthcare staff after a traumatic event involving patient care.

Exploring the weight of guilt and the power of compassion, Second Victims is a timely reflection on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals today.

“Deeply authentic and chillingly good.” - Sound Venue

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Göteborg Film Festival 2025

Rating: CTC
Runtime: 92 mins

Denmark

Danish with English subtitles

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Sun, Jul 27:
11:45

Wed, Jul 30:
18:20

Fri, Aug 1:
16:10

Sun, Aug 3:
16:00

Wed, Aug 6:
20:30

Sat, Aug 9:
13:20

Prospect Cinemas
Sat, Jul 26:
16:00

Mon, Jul 28:
14:00

Sat, Aug 2:
20:40

Tue, Aug 5:
13:50

Thu, Aug 7:
18:00

Wed, Aug 13:
20:15

Festival Highlights

CTC A box office hit in Finland, this summery black comedy is a tribute to the countryside provinces and to the traditional Finnish brew sahti, the liquid gold of Finland.
CTC Festival favourite Trine Dyrholm (also in Second Victims) delivers a standout performance alongside David Dencik in this life-affirming drama and deeply moving exploratio
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