Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, Another Round (original title: Druk) is a 2020 Danish film starring Mads Mikkelsen as Martin, a high school teacher who, along with three colleagues, tests a theory that maintaining a constant blood alcohol level can enhance their lives.
What begins as playful self-discovery slowly unravels into a deeper examination of purpose, aging, and emotional emptiness — all set to the hypnotic rhythm of Scarlet Pleasure’s unforgettable song 'What a Life'.
Released in UK cinemas on June 25, 2021, the Danish-language film is available to stream via Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV in the UK. While the film is filled with warmth, humor, and energy, it doesn’t shy away from darker realities. The heartbreaking fate of Tommy (played by Thomas Bo Larsen) — whose death underscores the fine line between self-medication and self-destruction — adds powerful emotional weight to the story’s finale.
Ending on a euphoric, bittersweet note, Another Round balances joy and despair in equal measure. Mikkelsen’s now-iconic dance in the final scene has become a symbol of reckless freedom — and the haunting beauty of life lived on the edge.
Celebrated worldwide, the film won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 2021 and was nominated for Best Director — a rare honor for a non-English language film.
