The perpetrator whose actions trigger the film's violent spiral.

| Award / Festival | Year | Category | Result | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Odense International Film Festival | 2009 | H.C. Andersen Prisen | Nominated | | Odense International Film Festival | 2009 | Talentprisen | Nominated | | Leuven International Short Film Festival | 2010 | International Competition | Nominated | | International Short Film Festival in Drama | 2010 | International Competition | Won | | International Festival of Independent Cinema of Barcelona | 2010 | Best Short Film | Won |

Because of the reverse structure, the audience initially sees the father as a violent offender. It is only in the final "seconds" (the film's namesake) that his role as a grieving, vengeful parent is clarified. Cast & Characters 👥 Tao Hildebrand as Kenni (The Father) Marie Hammer Boda as Mathilde (The Daughter) Jens Bo Jørgensen as Ebbe (The Perpetrator) Pernille Glavind Olsson as Karen (Ebbe's Wife) Visual Style & Tone 🌑

: The film begins at the chronological end. Audiences initially witness a frantic father, Kenni (played by Tao Hildebrand), being arrested by law enforcement. Because of the intense, gritty atmosphere, the initial viewer assumption leans toward the father being the perpetrator of a heinous crime.

Sekunder is often categorized within the "rape-revenge" genre, though its short format and non-linear storytelling prioritize the psychological impact on the family unit over pure spectacle. It examines the "seconds" that change a life forever—the moment of a crime, the moment of a confession, and the moment of a decision that can never be undone. Sekunder (Short 2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

Because Sekunder is a niche short film from 2009, it is not typically available on major streaming platforms like Netflix or Disney+.

In 2009, the idea of a "two-second lag" was an interesting philosophical puzzle. In 2024, it is a description of daily life. We live in a world of Zoom call delays, notification lag, doom-scrolling where our emotional reaction trails the content we consume, and AI chatbots that reply just after we’ve moved on. Sekunder is no longer speculative fiction; it is documentary.

Sekunder delves into several uncomfortable, yet profoundly human, themes:

Balanced the volatile rage of a vigilante with the raw, broken heartbreak of a protective father. Marie Hammer Boda (Mathilde)

The viewer is introduced to the immediate aftermath of a violent confrontation. We witness the father, Kenni, being arrested by police officers.