"Superbrother" tells the story of Anton, a 10 year old boy desperate for, he says, an older and true brother as Buller, his brother, is autistic. Always distracted looking at the sky, Anton receives an unexpected visit from some stranger who comes from space and Buller becomes a superhero. Unfortunately, these powers do not last forever. Will they be able to learn to use them?
Acting
Lucas Odin Clorius nails desperate sibling resentment.
Practical Effects
Charming lo-fi alien tech feels handmade and real.
Director
Birger Larsen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rare 2000s Danish children's film centering autism without inspirational clichés; director Birger Larsen later pivoted to crime TV.
Viktor Kruse Palshøj (Buller) had no acting experience; casting prioritized authentic neurodivergent presence over trained performance.
DK
